Extension Educator Agriculture​/H Youth Dev in Custer

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Commensurate with education and experience

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension educators are the “front door” to the University, providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. OSU Extension represents a federal, state, and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OSU Extension is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge.

Extension educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and community and rural development.

This position is located in the Custer County Extension Office, Arapaho, Oklahoma. It provides leadership to agricultural and 4-H youth development programs in a dual assignment, with approximately 90% of time spent in agriculture and 10% in 4-H youth development. The incumbent participates as a cohesive team member to involve local clientele and advisory groups in planning, implementing, and evaluating the total OSU Extension County program.

Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a cellular or other electronic communication device; salary includes compensation for the use of the personal device. Extension educators comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action. Extension educators are hired into the organization, not into a specific geographic location;

future circumstances may require relocation. Base annual salary for entry-level educators with a bachelor’s degree is $44,000; for a master’s degree is $50,000. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience. Educators with only a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to pursue an approved master’s degree. Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance, and available county funding.

• Bachelor's in Agriculture or closely related. No experience required. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience. (Degree must be conferred on or before the agreed upon start date)

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid Driver's License. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, and to foster a professional image of OSU Extension by displaying a positive view of the organization both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt well to changing priorities, situations and day-to-day demands.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to effectively manage time and resources.
• Must possess strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continue personal professional development.
• Evidence of ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with clientele, advisory groups, volunteer leaders and other professionals, etc.
• Demonstrated competency and effective use of computing and computer-based communications technology.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in designing, promoting, presenting and evaluating educational programs and the desire to program to reach diverse audiences.

• Master's in Agriculture
• Previous experience in Cooperative Extension or closely related work is desirable.