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

Location: Pinedale

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JOB TITLE:

Assistant University Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (rangeland livestock systems) serving Sublette County, Wyoming

JOB PURPOSE:

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 people, connectivity, relevance, 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 a multidisciplinary understanding of rangeland livestock nutrition or reproduction, and familiarity with rangeland management, who is willing to get out of the office to meet ranchers and other clientele where they work, on the land.

This position is based in Pinedale, Wyoming, the county seat for Sublette County.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Development and Delivery

* 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…