Extension Educator, Urban Agriculture & Natural Resources​/Community Development - Cuyahoga County

## Extension Educator, Urban Agriculture & Natural Resources/Community Development - Cuyahoga County Apply locations:
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R155977

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Extension Educator, Urban Agriculture & Natural Resources/Community Development - Cuyahoga County## Department:

FAES | Cuyahoga County This position is located in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, area, and state teams of OSU professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Educator should have an understanding and familiarity with the agriculture and farming landscape of Cleveland. The Educator will be responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties that could include but are not limited to:
Providing guidance and/or leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources and Community Development, targeted to local and area needs, focusing on urban audiences. Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community. Design, implement and teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth.

May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs. The Educator may be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of their local community.

The Educator will develop promotional material, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals. The Educator evaluates educational programs and dissemination methods, as well as, utilizes existing evaluation instruments to evaluate the teaching effectiveness, program quality and results of local programs. Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding and may be responsible for the management of the county bud.

May also be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. Participate as a member of county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision and values of both Ohio State University Extension and Agriculture and Natural Resources and Community Development.

The Educator will focus on urban agriculture operations, implementing trainings, advancing resource utilization, and providing general support to local growers and agribusiness owners. This Educator’s work will be a collaborative effort with the Farm Service Agency's Cleveland Urban County Committee and USDA's Urban Service Center (USC), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and other community-based organizations. The Educator will focus on improving the sustainability and long-term viability of urban agriculture operations, will facilitate outreach and engagement, online resource access, research and technical assistance, and urban stakeholder data and mapping.

This Educator position is located in Cleveland and reports to OSU's statewide Urban Agriculture Specialist, with additional support and guidance from Cuyahoga County's Extension leader.…