Extension Associate
Louisiana State UniversityHammond, Louisiana, United States
Posted December 2, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The LSU Agricultural Center is a research and extension organization that conducts agricultural-based research and extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state.
Job Description
The LSU AgCenter seeks an Extension Associate to perform a variety of duties at the Hammond Research Station, including establishment and maintenance of research plots, application of chemicals, harvest, data collection, and computerizing and analyzing research data. The successful applicant will work with various personnel of the Hammond Research Station and related units in joint tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a field of agriculture
- Experience with commercial fruit and vegetable production
- Ability to operate a tractor and other farm equipment
- Louisiana Pesticide licensure
Benefits
- Retirement
- Multiple medical insurance options
- Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
- Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan
- University holidays
- Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Possible educational leave and tuition exemption
