County Extension Director & Community Innovator

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

Job summary

Kansas State University Extension is recruiting an Extension agent to serve Kearny County in southwest Kansas. The role connects residents with research-based education across five critical issues and builds partnerships with local boards, staff, volunteers, and community leaders.

The agent will lead development, implementation, and evaluation of youth programs, coordinate community outreach, and pursue internal and external funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (any field acceptable).
• At least 12 credit hours or six months related experience in education/programming.
• Minimum GPA 2.75 or evidence of progressive professional roles.
• Experience delivering information, training, or education to groups or individuals.
• Leadership experience in supervisory or informal roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local staff and boards to lead budgeting, funds, audits.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate 4‑H youth programs with volunteers.
• Lead educational programming to strengthen community well‑being.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to extend reach and impact.
• Pursue internal and external funding for programming.

Skills

Group facilitation

Electronic communication

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Kansas State University Extension is recruiting an Extension agent to serve Kearny County in southwest Kansas. The role connects residents with research-based education across five critical issues and builds partnerships with local boards, staff, volunteers, and community leaders.

The agent will lead development, implementation, and evaluation of youth programs, coordinate community outreach, and pursue internal and external funding.