Extension Educator, Community and Economic Development, Southeast Region

Extension Educator, Community and Economic Development, Southeast Region (2 Positions Available)

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Job Summary:

Extension Educators provide a link between Land Grant University research and Ohio residents by creating innovative learning opportunities that address local issues. Dedicated to helping improve the quality of life for current and future residents, Educators collaborate with local, county and state agencies, partner organizations, businesses, and schools to analyze needs, develop, implement, and oversee vibrant and sustainable research-based educational programs, and provide resources and expertise to the local community.

The Community and Economic Development (CED) Extension Educator will work within the southeast region. The Educator will be a remote worker but will be expected to travel daily to provide programming and to meet with partners, including county and regional agencies, community economic development authorities, city governments, etc. These engagements are to pursue collaborations, promote programs, conduct programming, and interact with community members.

Educators may also be requested to assist in other regions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments to identify critical issues and educational needs of targeted communities.
• Develop communication and working relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders within the communities.
• Provide research-based educational programs and services to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and to individuals and families to assist with the creation of vibrant and sustainable communities.
• Establish relationships with faculty on campus to enhance extension programming.
• Cultivate external funding sources to enhance educational programming.
• Work collaboratively with other regions and teams.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the impact of programs and services.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, in Public Administration, Community Development, Business Management, Sociology, Agribusiness/Agriculture/Food Marketing, or closely related field.
• Knowledge in community and economic development that includes a specialization in one or more of the following, participatory planning, entrepreneurship, workforce/small farm/agribusiness/rural development, and leadership development.
• Strong oral and written communication, leadership mentoring, and group process skills.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment.
• Exceptional, proven competency in interpersonal relationship skills, including the ability to effectively relate to and communicate with staff, faculty, elected officials, colleagues, and program participants from diverse cultural backgrounds, including individuals with limited English skills.
• Ability to interpret and enforce University policy and best practices in a variety of areas, including discrimination allegations, conflict of interest, volunteer management, and program liability.
• Knowledge and skill with computer technology in…