Extension Educator for Agriculture/4-H Youth Dev in Custer CS9652

Oklahoma State University•Custer County, SD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension educators serve as the primary point of contact between the University and the residents of Oklahoma across all 77 counties. Established in 1914, OSU Extension operates as a federal, state, and county partnership with the mission of disseminating research-based knowledge and encouraging its adoption throughout Oklahoma. Extension educators provide this vital information to clientele in key areas including agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development. This specific position is based in the Custer County Extension Office in Arapaho, Oklahoma, and will focus approximately 90% on agricultural programs and 10% on 4-H youth development. The role involves collaborating with local clientele and advisory groups to plan, implement, and evaluate the overall OSU Extension County program. The incumbent will be required to maintain a cellular or other electronic communication device, with compensation included in their salary for its use. Extension educators are expected to adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action. Employment is contingent upon need, performance, and available county funding. Future relocation may be a possibility as educators are hired into the organization rather than a specific location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a closely related field.
No experience required.
Valid Driver's License.
Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties.
Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OSU Extension by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations and day-to-day demands.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources.
Strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
Commitment to continue personal professional development.
Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, volunteer leaders and other professionals, etc.
Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.
Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences.
Degree must be conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Agriculture.
Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to agricultural and 4-H youth development programs.
Participate as a cohesive team member to involve local clientele and advisory groups to plan, implement, and evaluate the total OSU Extension County program.
Maintain a cellular or other electronic communication device.
Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action.
Disseminate research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development.