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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12810061 Department: 3670035300 Ext Agents - Western Region

Job no: 516602

Employment type: Extension Agent / Educator

Location: Colby, Kansas

Worksite: On-site requirement

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

Pay Grade: 001

About This Role:

Thomas County is comprised of six communities, three unified school districts, and is the economic hub of northwest Kansas. Thomas County has a population of approximately 7,800.

Colby, the county seat, is known as the \"Oasis of the Plains\" and is located on

I-70, 53 miles from the Colorado border.

Thomas County is home to Colby Community College, K-State\'s Northwest Research-Extension Center, and the Colby Aquatic Park and Walking Trail.

There are 402 farms in Thomas County and 669,940 acres of farmland. The primary sector of the agriculture industry in Thomas County is grain farming followed by beef cattle ranching and farming.

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 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.

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 Colby, 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 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.
• Share responsibility for 4-H youth development programming related to agriculture and natural resources.
• 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-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 committe s 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 impact; and other administrative functions assigned by the director for extension\'s representative and the extension board.
• Serve as a member of the Thomas County team, cooperating in the planning and delivery of unit-wide programming and related events.