Extension Educator, Agricultural Natural Resources - Greene County

The Ohio State University•Greene, ME

1d•$42,100 - $72,700•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Greene County, Ohio with an office in Xenia. The Extension Educator, Agricultural Natural Resources will work collaboratively with county, center, area, and state teams of Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers to provide leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources programming targeted to local and area needs. The role involves utilizing appropriate methods of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities, designing and implementing educational programming for adults and youth, and potentially replicating existing programs or designing new resources. Responsibilities include developing promotional materials, leading committees and volunteers, establishing and maintaining community partnerships, evaluating educational programs and teaching effectiveness, participating in discussions concerning program funding, managing the county budget, and holding leadership roles in Extension teams. The position also requires engaging in professional development to develop a specialty in Agriculture and Natural Resources and participating in appropriate in-services.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree
Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

Nice To Haves

Requires a Master's Degree
Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with county, center, area, and state teams of Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers to provide leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources programming targeted to local and area needs.
Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of the local community.
Participate in community collaborations focused on local needs.
Design, implement, and teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth.
May be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of the local community.
Responsible for designing new resources to further learning within implemented educational programs.
Develop promotional materials, lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals.
Evaluate educational programs and dissemination methods, as well as utilize existing evaluation instruments to evaluate the teaching effectiveness, program quality, and results of local programs.
Actively participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding and manage the county budget.
Hold leadership roles in county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision, and values of both Ohio State University Extension and Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Engage in professional development activities that lead to the development of a specialty in Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Participate in appropriate in-services.