Extension Educator, Agriculture 4-H Youth Dev - Ottawa 430414

Oklahoma State University; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Extension in Ottawa County seeks an Outreach Educator to lead agricultural and 4-H youth development programs at the Miami, Oklahoma county office.

The role splits roughly 50/50 between agriculture and 4-H activities, requiring strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, with ongoing professional development encouraged. Occasional after-hours work may be required, and a valid driver's license is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Agriculture or closely related field; no experience required.
• Starting salary based on education and prior work experience; degree must be conferred by start date.
• Encouragement to pursue a master's degree while employed.
• Regular shift with occasional evenings/weekends; location Ottawa County.

Responsibilities

• Lead agricultural and 4-H youth development programs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the OSU Extension County program.
• Collaborate with clientele, advisory groups, and volunteers to achieve objectives.
• Maintain professional communication and organizational documentation.

Skills

Listening & communication

Adaptability

Time management

Writing & organization

Professional development

Relationship building

Computing/ICT skills

Educational program leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Agriculture

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Nancy Johnson, [e-mail]

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Commensurate with education and experience

About This Position

About Us: Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension educators are the “front door” to the University, providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. OSU Extension represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OSU Extension is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge. Extension educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development.

Explore a career with the Oklahoma Extension. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans!

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Position Details: This position is located in the Ottawa County Extension Office, Miami, Oklahoma. Position provides leadership to agricultural and 4-H youth development programs in a dual assignment with approximately 50% of time spent in agriculture and 50% of time spent in 4-H youth development work. Participates as a cohesive team member to involve local clientele and advisory groups to plan, implement, and evaluate the total OSU Extension County program. Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a cellular or other electronic communication device. The incumbent’s salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular device.

Extension educators comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action. Extension educators are hired into the organization not into a specific geographic location. It is possible that future circumstances may require relocation.

Base annual salary for entry level educators who have a bachelor’s degree is $45,000; a master’s degree is $51,000. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.

Extension educators hired with only a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to work toward completion of an approved master’s degree.

Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and available county funding.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Agriculture or closely related No experience required. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

Valid Drivers License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OSU Extension by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations and day-to-day demands.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources.
• Must possess strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continue personal professional development.
• Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, volunteer leaders and other professionals, etc.
• Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Agriculture
• Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work is desirable.