Horticulture Extension Educator - Community Outreach

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

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