Extension Educator, Agriculture Natural Resources - Shelby County

The Ohio State University•Shelby, MI

2d•$42,500 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Educator, Agriculture Natural Resources position is based in Shelby County, Ohio, with an office in Sidney. The educator works collaboratively with county, district, and state Ohio State University Extension professionals, as well as local agency leaders and volunteers, to lead Agriculture and Natural Resources programming tailored to local and area needs. The position assesses community educational needs and opportunities using formal and informal methods; participates in community collaborations; and designs, implements, and teaches educational programming for adults and/or youth. The educator may replicate existing programs that meet community needs and is responsible for developing new resources to support learning. The role also includes promoting programs, leading committees and volunteers, building community partnerships, evaluating programs and dissemination methods, and using existing instruments to assess teaching effectiveness, program quality, and results. The educator holds leadership roles on county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams and participates in professional development and appropriate in-service activities to develop a specialty in Agriculture and Natural Resources and further the mission, vision, and values of Ohio State University Extension and Agriculture and Natural Resources. The role is offered at one of three levels: Extension Educator 1 requires a bachelor’s degree and has a salary range of $42,500–$55,200; Extension Educator 2 requires a master’s degree and has a salary range of $48,200–$62,550; Extension Educator 3 requires a master’s degree and 11 or more years of direct or related work experience and has a salary range of $56,300–$73,000. The offer depends on internal equity, unit budget, and candidate qualifications. A resume and posting-specific cover letter are required with the application. Ohio State will not sponsor work visas for this position. The position is regular, with 40 scheduled hours and a first shift. Final candidates must successfully complete a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after an offer.

Requirements

Extension Educator 1: bachelor’s degree.
Extension Educator 2: master’s degree.
Extension Educator 3: master’s degree and 11 or more years of direct or related work experience.
Submit a resume and a cover letter specific to the posting, including months and years worked for each employment listed.
Final candidates must successfully complete a background check.
A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with county, district, and state Ohio State University Extension professionals and local agency leaders and volunteers to lead Agriculture and Natural Resources programming for local and area needs.
Use formal and informal community assessment methods to identify educational needs and opportunities.
Participate in community collaborations focused on local needs.
Design, implement, and teach educational programming for groups and individuals, including adults and/or youth.
Replicate existing programs when required to meet local community needs.
Design new resources to further learning within educational programs.
Develop promotional materials, lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain community partnerships that support program goals.
Evaluate educational programs and dissemination methods, using existing evaluation instruments to assess teaching effectiveness, program quality, and program results.
Hold leadership roles on county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams.
Participate in professional development and appropriate in-service activities to develop a specialty in Agriculture and Natural Resources.