Twin Creeks District Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent Job at Kansas State University (Hill City)

Job Description

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. This agent will support Twin Creeks District residents through research-based community wellness education and outreach.

Job Responsibility

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming to build healthy, sustainable communities, families, and individuals
Provide supervisory support for Twin Creeks District support staff in collaboration with the district director
Share leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of district-wide 4‑H Youth Development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with volunteers and extension colleagues
Serve as the primary coordinator of Graham County's 4-H Youth Development program
Share responsibility for community vitality programming that helps our communities become better places to live, work, and play by strengthening social, civic, economic, and technological capacity through leadership development and civic engagement
Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K‑State Extension's five critical issues by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals
Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the K‑State Next-Gen Strategic Plan
Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs
Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of programming
Develop and implement strategies to serve all community audiences
Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact
Cultivate expertise in a subject matter competency area by engaging as a member of a Program Focus Team
Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming
Serve as a member of the Twin Creeks District team, cooperating in the planning and delivery of district-wide programming and related events

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least 12 credit hours of academic coursework or six months of professional experience related directly to the primary programming responsibilities (e.g., nutrition and wellness, public health, family systems)
Demonstrated academic and/or professional achievement (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or evidence of progressively responsible professional roles)
Experience delivering information, training, or education to groups or individuals, either in person or through media
Leadership experience in supervisory or informal roles
Must have access to a personal vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license
This role will require the ability to work with people from various backgrounds and a commitment to supporting and enhancing K‑State's initiative for access and opportunity
Extension agents work a flexible schedule which will include nights, weekends, and overnight travel
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Nice to have

Two or more years of professional experience
Master's degree
Experience working with youth across multiple age groups in both formal and informal settings
Understanding of educational program design, promotion, implementation, and evaluation
Experience with volunteer recruitment, support, and management
Knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes
Experience seeking and administering external grant funding
Commitment to personal and professional development
Competence using electronic communication and computer applications to fulfill programming responsibilities
Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision while balancing multiple projects
Skills in group facilitation
Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking learners

What we offer

Board of Regents retirement plan
eligibility for health and life insurance
earn vacation and sick leave
Reimbursement for travel related to achieving program objectives
comprehensive Early Career Professional Development training throughout their onboarding period
Tuition assistance is available to full-time employees and their spouse/dependents

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