Field Specialist in Community Development-Bollinger

Field Specialist in Community Development-Bollinger County

University of Missouri-Columbia – Extension Office of Community Development

Location:

Marble Hill, Missouri. Primary service area:
Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Perry, Madison, Stoddard and Wayne Counties. Supports statewide Community Development partner programs.

• Design, conduct, and evaluate research‑based community leadership programming in all coverage counties and statewide.
• Support community leaders with asset mapping, planning, resource development, and resident empowerment tools.
• Develop new leadership programming and curriculum using data and evidence‑based models.
• Collaborate with other Community Development specialists for statewide impact and with external partners to broaden community impact.
• Assess, document, and evaluate programming and pursue resources through grants, contracts, gifts, fees, and partnerships.
• Actively engage with councils, commissions, legislators, and stakeholders to identify educational needs and develop collaborative solutions.
• Maintain a 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional Service workload distribution, subject to annual renewal.

• Earned master’s degree at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated competency in communication, educational programming, grant acquisition, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license and legally operating vehicle required for regular travel.
• Experience designing and evaluating community leadership or related community development programs preferred.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Copies of all unofficial academic transcripts
• List of 3-5 references

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor employment visas.