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\ \ Cherokee County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent\ \ Department: 3670035310 Ext Agents - Eastern Region\ Job no: 517679\ Employment type: Extension Agent / Educator\ Location: Other\ Worksite: On-site requirement\ Categories: Agriculture, Extension Agent / Educator, Animal Sciences / Livestock, Crop Production, Agronomy\ Pay Grade: 001\ \ \ About This Role:\ Cherokee County is a rural county in the southeast corner of Kansas, bordering Missouri and Oklahoma. The population is just over 19,000 with four school districts.\ \ Despite being a rural community, there are three larger communities-Joplin, MO; Miami, OK; and Pittsburg, KS-within miles of the county\'s borders.\ \ Agriculture is the main industry, with grain and livestock production contributing significantly to the county\'s economy. There are approximately 750 farms in Cherokee County, with an average farm size of 400 acres.\ \ Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.\ \ This position will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to agriculture and natural resources. Programming may include but is not limited to: agronomy; livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship.\ \ We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\ Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}\ \ Location and Worksite Options:\ Office located in Columbus, KS.\ \ This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.\ \ Duties/ Responsibilities:\ Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.

Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to agriculture and natural resources. Programming may include but is not limited to: agronomy; livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship.

Share responsibility for 4-H youth development programming related to agriculture and natural resources.

Share responsibility for community vitality programming that helps our communities become better places to live, work, and play. Programming will strengthen social, civic, economic, and technological capacity of communities through leadership development and civic engagement.

Successful extension programs require agents to:

• Identify local needs and emerging issues related to K-State Research and Extension\'s five Grand Challenges (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing tomorrow\'s leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and professionals.
• Design appropriate educatio al strategies to engage clientele. 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; and group facilitation.
• Collaborate with local partners to meet community and programming needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to serve diverse audiences and to ensure K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider of educational programming.
• 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 Cherokee County team, cooperating in the planning and delivery of county-wide programming and related events.

May periodically be assigned to serve as the local unit director providing administrative oversight for fiscal operations; coordination of personnel; the development, delivery, and reporting of program impact; and other administrative functions assigned by the director for extension\'s representative and the exte