Extension Educator,Asst - Carbon Co. Ag & Natural Resources

Assistant University Extension Educator, Agriculture And Natural Resources

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.

UWE Educators are part of the University's educational outreach system. In keeping with the University's status as a land-grant institution, Extension Educators form an essential link between the people of Wyoming and the teaching, research, and service missions of the University by providing non-credit education to an off-campus clientele. Extension Educators provide Wyoming youth, adults, and communities with life-long learning opportunities, especially through the application of research-supported information and leadership skills in the areas of agriculture and natural resources (ANR).

For this position, we seek an educator with science communication skills and broad knowledge of ecosystems, including the role of humans in landscape management. The educator's programming will ideally engage the public in science-based outreach about ANR management and public-private partnerships in Carbon County, including ways the public can participate in planning processes (e.g., through public comment periods). Other relevant topics for programming include rangeland ecology and monitoring, plant invasions, rangeland livestock systems, human-wildlife interactions, and small acreage/horticulture/tree/green space management.

This position is based in Rawlins, Wyoming, the county seat for Carbon County.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Program development and delivery
• Volunteer systems
• Communication and reporting
• Program operations
• Professional development
• Service

Primary clientele served by this position includes:

• Individuals, organizations, and business enterprises engaged in agricultural and natural resource issues in Wyoming
• State agriculture, wildlife, natural resources, and environmental regulatory agencies
• Federal agriculture, natural resource, and wildlife management agencies
• Homeowners and other community members with small acreage or horticulture interests
• Local government employees engaged in open-space and green space management
• Youth and adults engaged in 4-H programs

Approximate time distribution:

• Educational programming in ANR - 85%
• Support of 4-H Youth Development programs - 15%

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• One degree (Master's or Bachelor's) must be awarded in agricultural communications, natural resources journalism, natural science teaching, environment and natural resources, human dimensions of natural resources, ecology, wildlife management, rangeland management, animal science, agricultural economics, plant science, botany, horticulture, soil science, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP
• Ability to participate in some overnight travel, evening, and weekend work

Required materials:

• Completed UW application
• A detailed letter of intent that specifically addresses your qualifications relative to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Copies of all college transcripts; official transcripts required at time of hiring
• Contact information for four (4) references who can address your professional qualifications

This position will remain open until…