Wild West District 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent

Company: Kansas State University
Location: Independence
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Wild West District 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent


Department: 3670035300 Ext Agents - Western Region

Job no: 513252

Employment type: Extension Agent / Educator

Location: Other

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

Pay Grade: 001









About This Role:


Wild West District consists of Haskell, Seward, and Stevens Counties in Southwest Kansas. The district has a combined population of 31,824. Offices are located in Sublette, Liberal, and Hugoton. When fully staffed, the district employs seven Extension agents and three office professionals. There is a strong 4-H youth development program with 205 members and great potential to expand this program.
Extension agents are community based faculty of Kansas State University who make a difference by connecting community needs with university resources. Agents are administratively responsible to the local extension director and the local extension board.
This position will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive 4-H youth development program for school-aged youth in cooperation with local residents and extension colleagues. The primary focus of this position is youth development, adult volunteer development, youth education program development, expanding partnerships, and participation and membership growth. Programming will include but is not limited to: supporting community clubs, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create new program opportunities with existing and new community partners.




Primary Area of Responsibility:


4-H Youth Development




Location:


Offices Located in Hugoton, Liberal, and Sublette, KS. Primary office located in Sublette.




Duties/ Responsibilities:


Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are administratively responsible to the Director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive 4-H youth development program for school-aged youth in cooperation with local residents and extension colleagues. The primary focus of this position is youth development, adult volunteer development, youth education program development, expanding partnerships, and participation and membership growth. Programming will include but is not limited to: supporting community clubs, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create new program opportunities with existing and new community partners.
  
• Provide supervision for any 4-H program assistants employed by the district.
  
• Share responsibility for community vitality programming that helps our communities become better places to live, work, and play. Programming will strengthen the social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of communities through leadership development and civic engagement.
  
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• Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-State Research and Extension's five Grand Challenges: (water, 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 engage clientele. These strategies might include delivering educational programming in a community-based setting, coordinating events and activities that provide experiential learning opportunities, using innovative technologies, providing individual educational consultations and facilitating groups seeking similar educational outcomes. Some overnight travel and evening and weekend work will be required.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to expand the reach of educational programming to under-served audiences and to make certain K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider of educational programming.
  
• Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.
  
• Develop specialized knowledge and skills by engaging as a member of the Youth Development Program Focus Team.
  
  
  
  
  
• Secure external funding such as grants, gifts and cost recovery to supplement local tax revenue to support and expand educational programming.
  
• Serve as a member of the Wild West District team cooperating in the planning and delivery of district-wide programming and related events.
  
  
  
  
  
  What You'll Need to Succeed:
  
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree
  
  
  
• Academic coursework and/or professional employment related to the position responsibilities
  
  
  
• Evidence of strong academic and/or professional performance as documented by college transcripts, acceptance into a graduate program or documented success in increasingly responsible professional positions
  
  
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups and through mass media
  
  
  
• Leadership skills as evidenced by working with individuals, groups and co-workers
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
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  • Master's Degree
    
  • Experience working with adults and youth from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
    
  • Commitment to personal professional development
    
  • Ability to utilize electronic communication and computer applications to fulfill programming responsibilities
    
  • Self-motivation and ability to work with a minimum of supervision, balancing multiple projects
    
  • Ability to design, promote, implement and evaluate educational programs
    
  • Skills in group facilitation
    
  • Knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes
    
  • Experience in seeking and administering external grant funding
    
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish learners.
    
    Other Requirements:
    
    
  • Access to a personal vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license
    
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
    
    
    
    
    
    Salary, Benefits, and Professional Development:
    
    
    
    
  • Salary commensurate with professional experience and available funding as negotiated by the regional extension director, the local extension board and the applicant. The base starting salary is $43,000 for a BS degree with no professional experience and $47,000 for a MS degree with no professional experience.
    
    
    
  • Extension agents are Kansas State University educators and have the Board of Regents retirement plan, health and life insurance and vacation and sick leave. For a complete list of benefits see:
    
    
    
  • Reimbursement for travel related to achieving program objectives.
    
    
    
  • New agents will be provided with comprehensive Early Career Professional Development training throughout their onboarding period. This series will include both virtual and in-person training and networking opportunities.
    
  • Tuition assistance is available to full-time employees and their spouse/dependents
    
    
    
    
    
    How to Apply:
    
    
    Please submit the following documents:
    
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    • Cover Letter (detailing experiences related to responsibilities and qualifications)
      
      
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      • Resume
        
        
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        • Contact Information and Email addresses for three (3) professional references (include on application). References will be requested upon submission of application.
          
          
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          • Copy of academic transcripts showing degree(s) received. (For applicants still in college, a list of courses from the college/university website is acceptable.)
            
            
            
            
            
            Screening of Applications Begins:
            
            
            Applications will be accepted until July 13, 2022
            
            
            
            
            Equal Employment Opportunity:
            
            
            Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
            
            
            
            
            Background Screening Statement:
            
            
            In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            Advertised: Jun 15, 2022 Central Daylight Time
            
            Applications close: Open until filled
            
            
            
            
            
            

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