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Work with Extension and Discover Your Potential!

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the primary outreach and engagement organization for the land-grant mission of Auburn University and Alabama A&M University in cooperation with Tuskegee University. As educators, we are partners in all 67 counties, bringing practical ways to better Alabama’s homes, farms, people, and communities.

• Help and Give Back to people and communities
• Solve Everyday Challenges through research-based solutions
• Work in Different Settings, from the office to the field
• Travel the State and Region for learning and collaboration

Alabama Extension Makes a Difference!

Educational Areas

Our educational areas offer a variety of programs designed to serve a range of audiences, including urban communities and those with limited resources. Positions include agents and specialists, agent assistants, program administrators, research associates, and professional support roles to ensure effective outreach and impact.

• Agronomic Crops
• Alabama 4-H
• Animal Science & Forages
• Aquatic Resources
• Commercial Horticulture
• Farm & Agribusiness Management
• Food Safety & Quality
• Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resources
• Home & Family
• Home Horticulture
• Poultry

Extension Agents

Our agents are local experts who work directly with youth, families, farmers, business owners, and communities.

• Provide one-on-one guidance to help people solve real-world challenges.
• Plan and deliver hands-on educational programs.
• Host workshops and other events to connect people with skills and knowledge.
• Build local partnerships to identify needs and create meaningful programming.

Extension Specialists

Our specialists are statewide experts who work to turn research into real-world solutions.

• Share expertise in a specialized field such as agriculture, youth development, finance, or nutrition.
• Train and support Extension agents with advanced knowledge and resources.
• Research current issues and industry needs.
• Translate research through educational materials, tools, and programs.

County Operations

Our county operations staff connect their communities with university research.

• Assistant Directors of Field Operations
• County Extension Directors
• Administrative Support Associates

Extension Administration

Administrative positions oversee the System’s operations and the implementation of programs in a specific region or educational area.

Auburn University

• Extension Director
• Director of County Extension Operations
• Assistant Director of 4-H Programs
• Assistant Director of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Programs
• Assistant Directors of Field Operations
• Assistant Director of Federal Nutrition Programs
• Assistant Director of Human Sciences Programs

Alabama A&M University

• 1890 Administrator
• Associate Director
• Assistant Director of Urban Human Nutrition, Diet, and Health & Federal Nutrition Programs

Professional Support Areas

Our support staff provide the expertise and services needed for educators to effectively reach people.

• Communications, Strategic Marketing, and Client Relations
• Financial Services
• Human Resources
• Information Technology

Justin Miller, Communications and Marketing Specialist; and Mary Huddleston, Media Production Specialist; both in Communications, Strategic Marketing, and Client Relations, Auburn University

New April 2026, Careers in Alabama Extension, ACES-2895-A