This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12810062Department: 3670035290 Ext Agents - Central Region

　　Job no: 516596

　　Employment type: Extension Agent / Educator

　　Location: Other

　　Worksite: On-site requirement

　　Categories: 4-H Youth Development, Child Development, Extension Agent /Educator

　　Pay Grade: 001

　　About This Role:

　　Butler County, the largest county in Kansas with an area of 1,483 squaremiles, is in south-central Kansas. Butler County is known for itsindustrial and agricultural industries, along with having a rural/urbaninterface. El Dorado is located within 30 miles of Wichita and is in theFlint Hills grasslands. This location provides opportunities to enjoy avariety of recreational and social activities.

　　Butler County is home to nine unified school districts along withprivate schools and home school groups. The

　　4-H program is centered around nine community clubs and a shootingsports program with approximately 300 members and over 100 4-Hvolunteers. An additional 1,000+ youth are involved in enrichmentprograms.

　　Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link betweenKansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents arejointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension(represented by a designated administrator) and the local extensionboard.

　　This position will lead the development, implementation, and evaluationof a comprehensive 4-H youth development program for school-aged youthin cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues.The primary focus of this position is youth development, along withadult volunteer development; youth education program development;membership growth and participation; and community partnershipexpansion. Programming will include but is not limited to: communityclub support, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteermanagement, and outreach to create program opportunities with new andexisting community partners.

　　We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

　　Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The universityactively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment andcooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. TheUniversity is dedicated to promoting the Principles ofCommunity.{target="_blank"}

　　Location and Worksite Options:

　　Office located in El Dorado, KS.

　　This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performedon employer premises or designated assignment location.

　　Duties/ Responsibilities:

　　Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link betweenKansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents arejointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension(represented by a designated administrator) and the local extensionboard.

　　Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of acomprehensive 4-H youth development program for school-aged youth incooperation with local community members and extension colleagues.The primary focus of this position is youth development, along withadult volunteer development; youth education program development;membership growth and participation; and community partnershipexpansion. Programming will include but is not limited to: communityclub support, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteermanagement, and outreach to create program opportunities with newand existing community partners.Successful extension programs require agents to:Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-StateResearch and Extension\'s five Grand Challenges (water andnatural resources; community vitality; health; developingtomorrow\'s leaders; and global food systems) by engaging withprogram development committees and other community organizationsand professionals.Design appropriate educational strategies to engage clientele.Strategies might include educational programming in acommunity-based setting; events and activities that provideexperiential learning opportunities; use of innovativetechnologies; individual educational consultations; and groupfacilitation.Collaborate with local partners to meet community andprogramming needs.Develop and implement strategies to serve diverse audiences andto ensure K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunityprovider of educational programming.Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.Cultivate expertise in a subject matter competency area byengaging as a member of the Youth Development Program FocusTeam.{=html}<>- Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming.- Serve as a member of the Butler County team cooperating in the planning and delivery of county-wide programming and related events.