Extension Educator,Asst - Carbon Co. Ag

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Assistant University Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (science communication, natural resources education, collaborative management, rangelands) serving Carbon County, Wyoming.

Are you seeking a career that will allow you to positively impact Wyoming communities and people? Do you value public service and seek an outlet that allows you to serve the public through educational programs you create? Are you committed to lifelong learning and find value in sharing that with others? Then please consider applying for this open position.

The mission of University of Wyoming Extension (UWE) is to empower the people of Wyoming to make choices that enhance their quality of life. By actively involving Wyoming people, institutions, and communities, UWE shows a commitment to relevance, diversity, people, connectivity, accountability, innovation, entrepreneurship, and respect. With this in mind, UWE will be responsive to the needs, concerns, and aspirations of the people of Wyoming as we provide learning for better living.

• Generous Retirement Contributions
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  The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage
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  Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off
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  Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver
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  Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
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  Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

• Provide leadership in building mutual learning relationships with community members and leaders through a blend of educational outreach, technical assistance, and community coaching.
• Implement assessment and advisory strategies to identify educational needs (e.g., by gathering input from agricultural and natural resource (ANR) producers, agencies, and organizations, as well as community leaders, and other appropriate partners and experts about ANR‑related needs in the county).
• Develop and maintain awareness of existing programs, resources, and businesses within local communities, being careful not to compete with or favor any.
• Conduct impactful Extension programming informed by assessments of local needs and assets.
• Establish professional partnerships with Extension Specialists and other scientific experts to ensure outreach programming is rooted in research‑based information. As an Extension Educator advances in their career, this should involve collaborating on applied research projects or demonstration studies to inform educational programs.
• Provide primary leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continual improvement of comprehensive educational programming that is responsive, relevant, and impactful in addressing ANR needs identified in assessments.
• Provide effective educational experiences using appropriate program delivery strategies, such as presentations, workshops, trainings, and other modes of outreach relevant to target audiences, which could range widely from youths to adults, and the general public to professionals.
• Support the development, delivery, and evaluation of signature programs or statewide initiatives of the ANR focus area.
• Support and promote general Extension operations and outputs in the county, such as helping meet the county'shorticulture/Master Gardener needs, and cooperating with other UW programs or efforts in the county (e.g., promoting Ag Experiment Station outputs, and interacting with the public in ways supportive of UW recruiting).
• Provide pesticide applicator training (i.e., educational programs on pesticide safety, application techniques, and regulatory compliance) to individuals seeking certification or recertification.
• Develop and implement evaluation tools (formative and summative) for measuring and reporting…