Extension Program Assistant
Fort Valley State University
- Fort Valley, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in animal or veterinary science, agriculture or other related field
- At least 1 year of experience with livestock (including cattle) management/handling in an educational setting (i.e. University or School grades 6-12)
- Experience with/ability to operate farm and lawn equipment (tractors, skid steer) and implements safely
- Experience maintaining fences and animal housing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Friendly and professional demeanor
- Exceptional communication skills
- Extension or other outreach/training experiences (organizing workshops, events, demonstration projects, applied research, etc.)
- Coordination of work in a farming or cattle enterprise or activity
- Experience helping to plan, schedule, and conduct projects/programs (i.e. workshops, training events, field days)
- Overnight travel for training or programming may be required
- Working outdoors with animals is required.
- Work hours can be uneven and seasonally long; work can be hazardous due to the operation of farm equipment, handling of large, possibly excitable animals, and chemical handling; individual should be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions as the majority of the work is outside
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. regularly
- Stand, walk, squat, and/or kneel for long periods; ability to climb up and down steps into and out of farm equipment (i.e. tractors, skid steer) regularly