Extension County Director, Rio Blanco

Position: Extension County Director, Rio Blanco County
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Job Description ##

Position Summary:

The Extension County Director in Rio Blanco County is a full-time, non-tenure track Extension faculty position. The programming responsibilities of this position will include agriculture, natural resources, and other Extension programming.

The primary office location for this position is in Meeker, Colorado; however, there is a satellite office in Rangely, Colorado where some presence would be expected. While this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a balance establishing a presence in the primary office, to effectively carry out the duties of the position.

The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary.
** For full consideration, all*
* ** materials must be*
* ** RECEIVED no later*
* ** than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Thursday, March 26, 2026**. Please submit the following to apply:
* CV* Cover Letter
* Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.## Essential

Job Duties:

Educate
* Develop and conduct educational programming in response to local needs. Develop an effective, educational, results-oriented program that supports production agriculture and natural resources programs in Rio Blanco County.
* Work collaboratively with local government and organizational partners to develop, implement, evaluate and report impacts of non-credit educational programming for adult and youth audiences.
* Actively participate in one or more Extension work teams to provide expertise for program and information development, delivery, and evaluation efforts statewide.
* Provide program and information delivery to support colleagues in areas of specified expertise as appropriate.

Create
* Develop and provide programming for local audiences. Engage and collaborate with community-based organizations and constituents to understand community needs and develop support for existing and new program efforts.
* Employ effective technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs.
* Identify resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, cost recovery fees, etc.) to enhance programs, support programming efforts and practice cost recovery.
* Manage program funds in compliance with CSU and county fiscal policies and reporting requirements.

Connect
* Communicate and coordinate resources, research, and programming with faculty/staff at CSU, county, and other organizations.
* Develop and support strong equitable working relationships with Extension staff, CSU faculty, local/county agencies, community leaders and private industry organizations to address priority needs.
* Develop relationships and work with advisory groups and local leaders; cooperate with Extension Specialists in other counties to assess informal education needs in the area, develop/revise plans of work, implement educational strategies, and measure and report programmatic impacts.
* Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of County Commissioners, including responding to requests for consultation, research, and other assistance.
* Provide conflict resolution, mediation and/or facilitate public dialogues.
* Engage with public officials in policy decision influence.
* Travel and participate in meetings, professional development, events and periodic activities requiring travel and/or overnight stays.

Administration
* Provide leadership and serve as a local Extension spokesperson and administrative liaison for the unit.
* Manage the personnel, financial (budget & cost recovery), and space resources of the unit in an effective and efficient manner.
* Devise innovative methods for securing the resources necessary to strengthen the operations in the unit including providing leadership for identifying and soliciting private and foundation gifts, external grants, and county resources.
* Develop working relationships with both County and CSU staff and leadership, peers, staff, other departments, organizations and agencies, and the public that are effective, inspire loyalty,…