Rolling Prairie District Family and Community Wellness Extension Agent

About This Role

Extension agents serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Extension and the local extension board.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming to build healthy, sustainable communities, families, and individuals. Programming will be conducted with volunteers and extension colleagues to:
• Strengthen families and individuals.
• Build community capacity.
• Promote individual and community health and wellness.
• Lead volunteer development.
• Manage the Chautauqua County 4-H program, including development, implementation, and evaluation of 4-H youth development programs for school-aged youth. Programming will include:
• Community clubs support.
• Out-of-school programs.
• School enrichment.
• Volunteer management.
• Outreach to create new program opportunities.
• Share responsibility for community vitality programming that strengthens social, civic, economic, and technological capacity through leadership development and civic engagement.
• Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-State Extension's five critical issues by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals.
• Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele by aligning with the imperatives of the K-State Next-Gen Strategic Plan. Strategies might include:
• Educational programming in a community-based setting.
• Events and activities that provide experiential learning opportunities.
• Use of innovative technologies.
• Individual educational consultations.
• Group facilitation.
• Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
• Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of extension programming.
• Develop and implement strategies to serve all community audiences.
• Collect and communicate evidence of educational program impact.
• Cultivate expertise in a subject matter competency area by engaging as a member of a Program Focus Team.
• Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming.
• Serve as a member of the Rolling Prairie District team, cooperating in the planning and delivery of district-wide programming and related events.

About Us

K-State Extension connects Kansans to research-based information and education. The Rolling Prairie District consists of Chautauqua and Elk counties. This agent will support residents through innovative family and food-system programs and by leading the Chautauqua County 4-H program.

Worksite Description

This position is on-site in the Rolling Prairie District, with a primary office in Sedan, KS.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 12 credit hours of academic coursework or six months of Professional Experience Related Directly To The Primary Programming responsibilities (e.g., health and wellness).
• Demonstrated academic and/or professional achievement (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or evidence of progressively responsible professional roles).
• Experience delivering information, training, or education to groups or individuals, either in person or remotely.