Extension Educator, Urban Agriculture & Natural Resources/Community Development - Cuyahoga County
About The Position
The Ohio State University Extension seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, area, and state OSU teams, local agency leaders, and volunteers. The position is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and focuses on Agriculture and Natural Resources and Community Development for urban audiences, with particular attention to the agriculture and farming landscape of Cleveland. The Educator assesses community needs, designs and delivers educational programming for adults and youth, and may convene community coalitions. The role includes developing promotional materials, working with committees and volunteers, building community partnerships, evaluating programs and teaching effectiveness, and participating in discussions about program funding. The Educator may manage a county budget and secure external funding. The position focuses on urban agriculture operations, including implementing trainings, advancing resource use, and supporting local growers and agribusiness owners. In collaboration with the Farm Service Agency’s Cleveland Urban County Committee, USDA’s Urban Service Center, NRCS, and community organizations, the Educator supports the sustainability and long-term viability of urban agriculture through outreach, online resource access, research, technical assistance, and stakeholder data and mapping. The Educator pilots programs, leverages existing resources, and supports statewide urban agriculture team communications, events, and networks. Knowledge gained in Cleveland will be shared to benefit other Ohio metropolitan areas while reflecting local contexts and priorities. The role reports to OSU’s statewide Urban Agriculture Specialist, with additional support and guidance from Cuyahoga County’s Extension leader.
Requirements
- Extension Educator 1 requires a bachelor’s degree.
- Extension Educator 2 requires a master’s degree.
- Extension Educator 3 requires a master’s degree and 11 or more years of direct or related work experience.
- Understanding and familiarity with Cleveland’s agriculture and farming landscape.
- Submit a resume and posting-specific cover letter, including months and years worked for each listed employment.
- Final candidates must successfully complete a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after an offer.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and/or leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources and Community Development programs tailored to local and area needs, with a focus on urban audiences.
- Use formal and informal community assessment methods to identify local educational needs and opportunities.
- Design, implement, and teach educational programs for adults and youth, and convene and facilitate community coalitions as needed.
- Replicate and adhere to existing programs when they meet local community needs.
- Develop promotional materials and work with or lead committees and volunteers.
- Establish and maintain community partnerships that support program goals.
- Evaluate educational programs, dissemination methods, teaching effectiveness, program quality, and results, including use of existing evaluation instruments.
- Participate in discussions with county representatives about program funding; manage the county budget and secure external funds as needed.
- Participate in county, multi-county, and state Extension teams.
- Focus on urban agriculture operations by implementing trainings, advancing resource utilization, and supporting local growers and agribusiness owners.
- Collaborate with the Farm Service Agency’s Cleveland Urban County Committee, USDA’s Urban Service Center, NRCS, and community-based organizations.
- Facilitate outreach and engagement, online resource access, research, technical assistance, and urban stakeholder data and mapping.
- Pilot new programs, leverage existing resources, and support statewide urban agriculture team communications, events, networks, and emerging developments.
- Share knowledge gained in Cleveland to benefit other Ohio metropolitan areas, reflecting their local contexts and priorities.
Benefits
- Ohio State provides access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning on the first day, based on position type and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
