- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to horticulture. Programming may include but is not limited to: home lawn care and gardening, ornamentals, trees/shrubs/flowers, turf, local food systems, and landscape maintenance and improvement.
- Direct What You'll Need to Succeed: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree.Academic coursework, professional development, or prior employment related to the position responsibilities.Evidence of strong academic and/or professional performance, as documented by college transcripts or documented success in increasingly responsible professional positions.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals, groups, and through mass media.Experience with volunteer recruitment, support, and management.Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences; an interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds; and a commitment to supporting and enhancing K-State's initiative for diversity, equity, and inclusion.Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include some nights, weekends, and overnight travel. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree.Five years of relevant professional experience.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.Understanding of educational program design, promotion, implementation, and evaluation.Skills in group facilitation.Knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes.Experience seeking and administering external grant funding.Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking learners. Other Requirements: Access to a personal vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. Salary, Benefits, and Professional Development: Salary commensurate with professional experience and available funding, as negotiated by the regional extension director, the local extension board, and the applicant.Extension agents are Kansas State University educators and have the Board of Regents retirement plan; vacation and sick leave; and eligibility for health and life insurance.
Johnson County Horticulture Extension Agent - Olathe, United States - Kansas State University
Description
About This Role:
Johnson County is home to over 619,000 residents, serving a diverse and expanding population living in both urban and rural areas. As part of the Johnson County Extension team, this agent will collaborate with the Small Farms agent to deliver horticulture programming addressing the local foods system.
Johnson County has a thriving Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer program. There are currently 492 EMG volunteers leading horticultural education activities throughout the county. Nine community demonstration gardens are maintained and supported.
Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.
This position will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to horticulture. Programming may include but is not limited to: home lawn care and gardening, ornamentals, trees/shrubs/flowers, turf, local food systems, and landscape maintenance and improvement.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.