Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources - Southwest Region

Overview

Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources - Southwest Region (2 positions available)

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Posting Number 0801594

Classification Title Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources - Southwest Region (2 positions available)

Working Title

Department 1890 Land Grant Extension

Department Contact Email

Current target counties in the Southwest Region include Subarea 1:
Franklin;
Subarea 2:
Montgomery, Clark, Greene and Fayette. Target counties identified based on community needs and may change as needs in the region change.

Job Summary:

Extension Educators provide the link between Land Grant University research and Ohioans by creating learning opportunities that address local issues. Dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for current and future residents, Educators collaborate with local, county and state agencies, partner organizations, businesses to analyze needs, develop, implement and oversee sustainable research based educational programs, and provide resources and expertise to the local community.

A critical aspect is to strengthen the inclusion of all relevant stakeholders, with special efforts to reach those historically underserved by Extension. Given the demographic and economic diversity of communities and neighborhoods in the assigned region the Extension educator is expected to take a proactive role connecting to and engaging with diverse audiences and stakeholders. The Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension Educator will be a remote worker but will be expected to travel daily to provide programming and to meet with partners.

The ANR Educator serves as a key resource in agriculture and natural resources in their assigned region providing statewide expertise and programming with a focus on organic, small-scale, niche and innovative farms. The ANR Educator reports to the Program Leader, ANR and may be requested to assist in other regions as needed.

• Conduct needs assessments to identify critically important issues and educational needs of clientele in the assigned region with a focus on underserved populations.
• Develop effective and contemporary approaches to plan, deliver and evaluate programming.
• Conduct demonstrations, programs and meetings to educate adults and youth in new technology and practices related to agriculture to improve food production for rural, farm and urban families to improve economic wellbeing.
• Identify, interpret, and integrate information to develop and deliver high impact educational programs to adult and youth diverse audiences.
• Develop regular and effective communications and working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders within the community.
• Establish professional relationships with faculty on campus to enhance Extension programming.
• Participate in and/or lead teams to enhance the scope and reach of Extension programming.
• Assist local, city and community organizations and businesses in the development and…