Extension Educator, Agriculture​/H Youth Development - Garfield

Overview

Campus OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email:
Nancy Johnson, nancy.johnson

Work Schedule:

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

Appointment Length:
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range:
Commensurate with education and experience

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit:
1) a 1-2 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the position’s goals and required qualifications,
2) resume,
3) contact information for three references, and
4) copy of college transcript showing degree conferral.

About This Position

About Us:

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.

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Position Details:
This position is located in the Garfield County Extension Office, Enid, Oklahoma. Position provides leadership to agricultural and 4-H youth development programs in a dual assignment with approximately 90% of time spent in agriculture and 10% of time spent in 4-H youth development work. Participates as a cohesive team member to involve local clientele and advisory groups to plan, implement, and evaluate 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. The incumbent’s salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular 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. It is possible that future circumstances may require relocation.

Base annual salary for entry level educators who have a bachelor’s degree is $44,000; a master’s degree is $50,000. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.

Extension educators hired with only a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to work toward completion of an approved master’s degree.

Continuation of employment is based upon need, performance and available county funding.

Position provides leadership to agricultural and 4-H youth development programs in a dual assignment with approximately 90% of time spent in agriculture and 10% of time spent in 4-H youth development work. Participates as a cohesive team member to involve local clientele and advisory groups to plan, implement, and evaluate the total OSU Extension County program. The incumbent will be required to maintain a cellular or other electronic communication device, and the salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of a personal cellular device.

Note:

Extension educators comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, etc., related to equal opportunity, civil rights, and affirmative action. Relocation may be required in the future.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Agriculture or closely related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• No experience required. Starting salary is based upon education and prior relevant work experience.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  Valid Driver’s License. Reliable…