Golden Prairie District 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent

About This Role

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of KState Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive 4H youth development program for school-aged youth in cooperation with local community members and extension colleagues. The primary focus of this position is youth development, along with adult volunteer development; youth education program development; membership growth and participation; and community partnership expansion. Programming will include but is not limited to : community club support, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create program opportunities with new and existing community partners.
• Provide primary supervision for the district's two full-time 4-H program managers.
• Share responsibility for community vitality programming that helps our communities become better places to live, work, and play by strengthening social, civic, economic, and technological capacity through leadership development and civic engagement.

Successful extension programs require agents to :

About Us

K-State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Our system is designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. We have extension offices in every Kansas county. Learn more at ksre.k-state.edu .

Extension agents are Kansas State University faculty working throughout the state to serve the needs of local communities.

4 H provides school-aged youth with community, mentors, and learning opportunities to develop the skills they need to create positive change in their lives and communities. It is a research-based experience that helps kids and teens thrive through connection, learning, service and leadership opportunities. Adult volunteers, managed by their local 4H youth development extension agent(s), share their passions, skills and talents to empower youth to reach their full potential. Learn more about Kansas 4H at kansas4h.org .

The Golden Prairie District is comprised of Trego, Gove, and Logan counties in northwest Kansas. It is home to ten rural communities, which are served by six school districts. The district's team consists of three agents, three office professionals and two 4-H program assistants. Together, they work to improve the lives of the district's approximately 9,000 residents. Golden Prairie District currently has seven community 4H clubs and an active Cloverbud program.

Location and Worksite Option

This agent will serve the people of Golden Prairie District. The Golden Prairie Extension District has offices in Grainfield, Oakley and WaKeeney. This agent's primary office will be in Oakley, KS .

Work for this position is on site in the Logan County Extension office and at locations throughout the district.

This position will require occasional overnight travel and is expected to host and attend events during some evenings and weekends.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and experience :

Bachelor's degree.

Licenses and certifications :

Additional expectations :

Sponsorship eligibility :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education and experience :

Skills and attributes :

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents :

and a copy of academic transcripts showing degree(s) received.

You will also be asked to provide the names and email addresses of three professional references .

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until October 14, 2025 .

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