Jobs in Cooperative Extension
Cooperative Extension: A career with impact
In University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, we transform lives and strengthen communities through education and outreach. Our mission connects individuals and families with valuable university resources and research that address diverse needs in youth development, family support, community engagement, and agriculture.
Here, you will find exciting job opportunities that allow you to be a part of our impactful work. Join a team that makes a real difference in enhancing child welfare, fostering leadership, and empowering communities. We provide strategies for healthier living, support responsible youth development, and assist in improving business profitability and financial management.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of Delaware residents and beyond, we invite you to explore our current job openings and become part of a dynamic organization committed to enhancing quality of life for all.
| Position | Location | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Extension Agent II, Agriculture | Newark, DE | Open until filled |
| Under general direction of the New Castle County Extension Director and the Agriculture Program Leader, the Extension Agent II delivers non-formal educational programming to agriculture producers, industry and the general public and is part of a team of professionals delivering programming to the citizens of Delaware. Additional program support is provided by personnel in the Ag program team. | ||
| Extension Specialist I/Agent II, Agricultural Engineer | Georgetown, DE | Open until filled |
| The Research and Education Center located in Georgetown, Delaware, is the southernmost Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The Center’s multi-disciplined staff consists of faculty, professionals, support staff, and miscellaneous wage employees (seasonal). The Center is responsible for conducting Cooperative Extension and Research programs in the areas of agronomic and vegetable crop production; farm and youth safety; 4-H/youth at risk; health and well-being; poultry research and diagnostic programs; Master Gardener educational programs; ornamental horticulture; water quality and nutrient management; irrigation/water management; expanded food and nutrition programs; as well as economic and community development. These programs are aimed at improving the quality of life through the transfer of research-based information to the consumer. | ||
| Extension Agent II, 4-H Youth Development (New Castle County) | Newark, DE | Open until filled |
| Cooperative Extension is an informal, educational, nationwide network that combines the expertise and resources of federal, state, and local governments to improve people’s lives. For a century, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension has made a difference in the First State by providing quality educational programming to individuals and communities, based on university research and aimed at meeting the expressed needs of our constituents. The outreach arm of USDA and the American land-grant university system, Cooperative Extension takes the University to the people with programming that includes food safety; nutrition, diet, and health; 4-H and youth development; sustainable agriculture; home gardening; financial and resource management; leadership and volunteer development; and much more. Under the general direction of the New Castle County (NCC) Extension Director, the Extension Agent manages programs within the NCC 4-H program area. . The Extension Agent will provide direct educational programming, to include 4-H Junior Council; Camp Counselors Training; as well as the NCC 4-H Embryology in the Classroom Program. | ||
| Associate Dean and Director, Cooperative Extension, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Newark, DE | Open until filled |
| The University of Delaware seeks applications for the position of Associate Dean & Director of Cooperative Extension and Outreach in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). This role serves as the chief administrative officer for Cooperative Extension and supports and implements the land-grant mission of The University of Delaware. The individual is responsible for the leadership and statewide coordination of programs including agriculture, horticulture, 4-H, nutrition, consumer food safety, and health and wellness. Each Extension program area relies on faculty experts, knowledgeable staff, and committed community leaders to generate and disseminate information in support of Delaware residents. | ||