Assistant University Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources serving Sheridan County, Wyoming

JOE; Sheridan (WY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wyoming Extension seeks an educator with expertise in horticulture or arboriculture and small acreage management to serve Sheridan County. The educator will develop and deliver non-credit educational programs in agriculture and natural resources for youth and adults, and collaborate on applied research with the Sheridan Research and Extension Center.

The role emphasizes outreach to Wyoming communities, with a focus on lifelong learning and public service, and requires a

Qualifications

• Expertise in horticulture or arboriculture and small acreage management.
• Willingness to learn and provide outreach beyond primary topic to meet Sheridan County’s dynamic needs.
• Collaboration with Sheridan Research and Extension Center on applied research/outreach.

Responsibilities

• Educational programming in ANR – 85%
• Support of 4‑H Youth Development – 15%
• In-person work at the Sheridan County Extension Office in Sheridan, WY

Skills

Horticulture

Arboriculture

Small acreage management

Job description

Are you seeking a career that will allow you to positively impact Wyoming communities and people? Do you value public service and seek an outlet that allows you to serve the public through educational programs you create? Are you committed to lifelong learning and find value in sharing that with others? Then please consider applying for this open position!

We seek an educator with expertise in horticulture (or arboriculture) and small acreage management (e.g., ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers; vegetable gardening/production; weeds, pests, pesticide applicator safety, water management). Secondary expertise would be helpful in agriculture and natural resource topics of relevance to Sheridan County (e.g., forage crops, grazing, invasive plants, wildfire preparedness and recovery). Expertise is not expected in all of these topics, but the educator must be willing to learn and provide outreach about topics outside their primary area of expertise to help address Sheridan County’s dynamic needs. The educator in this position will also have a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Sheridan Research and Extension Center on applied research and outreach regarding many of the above topics.

The mission of University of Wyoming Extension (UWE) is to empower the people of Wyoming to make choices that enhance their quality of life. By actively involving Wyoming people, institutions, and communities, UWE shows a commitment to people, connectivity, relevance, accountability, innovation, entrepreneurship, and respect. With this in mind, UWE will be responsive to the needs, concerns, and aspirations of the people of Wyoming as we provide learning for better living.

UWE Educators are part of the University’s educational outreach system. In keeping with the University’s status as a land-grant institution, Extension Educators form an essential link between the people of Wyoming and the teaching, research, and service missions of the University by providing non-credit education to an off-campus clientele. Extension Educators provide Wyoming youth, adults, and communities with life‑long learning opportunities, especially through the application of research‑supported information and leadership skills in the areas of agriculture and natural resources (ANR).

This position is based in Sheridan, Wyoming, the county seat for Sheridan County.

Approximate Time Distribution

Educational programming in ANR – 85%

Support of 4‑H Youth Development – 15%

Remote Work Eligibility

This position provides vital support to UW Extension clientele and requires the successful candidate to be available to work in person at the Sheridan County Extension Office in Sheridan, Wyoming.