Greenwood County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13645143

Kansas State University

About This Role

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of

research-based educational programming related to family and consumer sciences. Programming may include but is not limited to: family life, nutrition, food safety, parenting, communication, financial management, leadership, and health.

Share leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation

of the 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with volunteers and extension colleagues. Programming will include but is not limited to: community clubs support, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create new program opportunities with existing and new community partners.

Share responsibility for community vitality programming that helps

our communities become better places to live, work, and play by strengthening social, civic, economic, and technological capacity through leadership development and civic engagement.

Successful extension programs require agents to:

Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-State

Extension\'s five critical issues (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow\'s leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals.

Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging

needs and engage clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the K-State Next-Gen Strategic Plan. 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

programmatic needs.

Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of

programming.

Develop and implement strategies to serve all community

audiences.

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.

Serve as a member of the Greenwood County team, cooperating in the

planning and delivery of county-wide programming and related events.

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.

About Us

K-State Extension connects Kansans to research-based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K-State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at extension.k-state.edu.

Extension agents are educators, connectors and innovators who serve as a link between K-State and communities across Kansas.

Greenwood County is Kansas\' fifth largest county in size covering 1,152 square miles of beautiful Flint Hills grassland. The office is based in Eureka and is staffed by two agents and an office professional. Greenwood County residents are welcoming, and eager to utilize extension programming across all disciplines. The county has a strong 4-H program, delivering exceptional youth development programming. The two agents collaborate to support Greenwood County youth through outreach and education initiatives.

Worksite Description

This agent will serve the people of Greenwood County. Office is located in Eureka, KS.

Work for this position is On-site in the Eureka office and at locations throughout the district.

This position will require occasional overnight travel and is expected to host and attend events during some evenings and weekends. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence related to achieving program objectives will be provided.

**What You\'ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifica**

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