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Wabaunsee County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent

Department: 3670035310 Ext Agents - Eastern Region

Job no: 516718

Employment type: Extension Agent / Educator

Location: Other

Worksite: On-site requirement

Categories: Agriculture, Horticulture, Extension Agent / Educator, Animal Sciences / Livestock, Agronomy

Pay Grade: 001

About This Role:

Wabaunsee County is in the beautiful Flint Hills between Manhattan and Topeka in northeast Kansas and has a population of just over 7,000. There are three school districts in the county and together they are the largest employers.

Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.

This position will be responsible for diverse agriculture programming, including overseeing a newly started Master Gardener program, as well as sharing responsibility for community vitality and 4-H youth development.

In Wabaunsee County, beef cattle ranching & farming makes up the agriculture sector. The extension office employs two agents, a 4-H program assistant/office professional, and a part-time office professional.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.{target="_blank"}

Location and Worksite Options:

Office located in Alma, KS.

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment locations.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to agriculture and natural resources. Programming may include but is not limited to: agronomy; livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship.

Coordinate Wabaunsee County\'s growing Extension Master Gardener Program, a team of extension-trained volunteers who provide horticultural education and service within their communities.

Share leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with volunteers and extension colleagues. Programming will include but is not limited to: community clubs support; out-of-school programs; school enrichment; volunteer management; and outreach to create new program opportunities with existing and new community partners.

Share responsibility for community vitality programming that helps our communities become better places to live, work, and play. Programming will strengthen social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of communities through leadership development and civic engagement.

Successful extension programs require agents to:

• Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-Sta e Research and Extension\'s five Grand Challenges (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow\'s leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals.
• Design appropriate educational strategies to engage clientele. Strategies might include educational programming in a community-based setting; events and activities that provide experiential learning opportunities; use of innovative technologies; individual educational consultations; and group facilitation.
• Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programming needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to serve diverse audiences and to ensure K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider of educational programming.
• Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.
• Cultivate expertise in a subject matter competency area by engaging as a member of a Program Focus Team.

Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming.

Serve as a member of the Wabaunsee County team, cooperating in the planning and delivery of county-wide programming and related events.

May periodically be assi