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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12805918 Department: 3670035300 Ext Agents - Western Region

Job no: 516577

Employment type: Extension Agent / Educator

Location: Other

Worksite: On-site requirement

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

Pay Grade: 001

About This Role:

Kiowa County is a rural community in southwest Kansas with a population of 2,400. Highway 54/400 connects the county\'s three communities: Greensburg, Haviland, and Mullinville. All three communities are served by the Kiowa County School District, a community hospital, grocery store, and a state-of-the-art media center.

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.

Kiowa County is currently hiring two new extension agents who will share responsibility for 4-H youth development and community vitality programming. This is the perfect opportunity to start fresh and build new programming!

This position will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to agriculture and natural resources. Programming will be conducted with volunteers and extension colleagues on topics including: agronomic and livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship.

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 Greensburg, KS.

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

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 will be conducted with volunteers and extension colleagues on topics including: agronomic and livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship.

Share leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the 4-H youth development program 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 t K-State 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.

May periodically be assigned to serve as the local unit director providing administrative oversight for fiscal operations; coordination of personnel; the development, delivery, and reporting of program i