What is an extension associate and how to become one

Key steps to become an extension associate

1. Explore extension associate education requirements

   Most common extension associate degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.0 %

   Master's

   20.2 %

   Associate

   7.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific extension associate skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Educational Programs	36.96%
   Data Collection	12.32%
   Food Safety	10.20%
   Program Planning	9.10%
   Fact Sheets	6.64%

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3. Complete relevant extension associate training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New extension associates learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an extension associate based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real extension associate resumes.

4. Research extension associate duties and responsibilities

   • Develop, implement and evaluate educational programs relating to commercial and consumer horticulture IPM including field demonstration trials.
   • Design and implement community trash disposal, recycling and composting project.

5. Apply for extension associate jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an extension associate job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams