West Plains District Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent

About the role

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors, and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board. Primary leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to agriculture and natural resources. Programming may include, but is not limited to: agronomy; livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship. Share leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth in cooperation with volunteers and extension colleagues. Programming will include, but is not limited to: community clubs support; out-of-school programs; school enrichment; volunteer management; and outreach to create new opportunities with existing and new community partners. 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. Successful extension programs require agents to: Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-State Extension's five critical issues (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow's leaders; and global food systems) 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