Community Life & Youth Development Extension Educator

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (Board of Regents)

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kansas State University seeks an Extension agent to develop and deliver education in family and consumer sciences, youth development, and community vitality across Greenwood County. The role emphasizes collaboration with volunteers, partners, and local boards to expand outreach and impact.

The agent works on-site in Eureka, KS, with occasional travel, evenings, and weekends to support events and programs for county residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for program delivery and coordination.
• Preferred Master’s degree in a related field is advantageous.
• Experience coordinating youth development and family-focused programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of family and consumer sciences programming.
• Support 4-H youth development, clubs, and community partnerships.
• Contribute to community vitality through leadership and civic engagement initiatives.
• Identify local needs and design responsive educational strategies.
• Recruit and manage volunteers; collaborate with partners and program teams.

Skills

Leadership

Group facilitation

Volunteer management

Youth development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Kansas State University seeks an Extension agent to develop and deliver education in family and consumer sciences, youth development, and community vitality across Greenwood County. The role emphasizes collaboration with volunteers, partners, and local boards to expand outreach and impact.

The agent works on-site in Eureka, KS, with occasional travel, evenings, and weekends to support events and programs for county residents.