Extension Agent

Penn State College of Education

Extension Agent supporting horticultural production and community engagement in Northampton & Lehigh Counties. Facilitating educational programs and providing technical assistance to agricultural producers.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeNorthampton • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,628 - $64,668 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in horticultural production and community engagement, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support educational programs and client inquiries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In HorticultureKnowledge Of Horticultural Crop ProductionTechnical AssistanceCommunity EngagementEducational Program Coordination

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Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationWillingness To Work Flexible Hours

Industry Keywords

Horticultural ProductionAgricultural ProducersClient InquiriesProfessional DevelopmentAgricultural Science

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide locally based support for horticultural production and community engagement
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agricultural producers and local partners
Coordinate, implement, and support educational programs related to horticultural production
Respond to client inquiries and provide individualized technical assistance
Participate in required training and ongoing professional development activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural science, or closely related field
Knowledge of horticultural crop production
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children