Visionary County Extension Leader

Auburn; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vacation time

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Flexible environment

Job summary

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, is seeking a dynamic County Extension Director to lead county programs, oversee staff, and serve Clay County residents. This role requires building partnerships, delivering research-based education, and representing university resources in the community.

As a community leader, you will coordinate with ACES, Auburn University, and Alabama A&M resources to address local challenges, opportunities, and needs through engagement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Forestry, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business Administration, Management, Education, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in teaching and the delivery of educational programs and experience with fiscal management and business operations.
• 3 years of experience in supervising full-time employees.

Responsibilities

• L eads county office operations and staff development.
• Develops and manages county programs across major areas and engages stakeholders.
• Builds partnerships and serves as ACES ambassador for the county.
• Collects data, evaluates outcomes, and reports impact of programs for continuous improvement.
• Promotes programs via traditional and social media to reach diverse audiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public relations

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University, is seeking a dynamic County Extension Director to lead county programs, oversee staff, and serve Clay County residents. This role requires building partnerships, delivering research-based education, and representing university resources in the community.

As a community leader, you will coordinate with ACES, Auburn University, and Alabama A&M resources to address local challenges, opportunities, and needs through engagement,