Kentucky State University
Location
Frankfort, KY | United States
Job description
TITLE: Area Extension Agent for Environmental Education
DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Program
LOCATION: Morehead, KY
REPORTS TO: Regional Extension Director-East Region
EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will Remain Open until Filled
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:
Extension Agents are community-based professionals of Kentucky State University who connect community needs with university resources. The Area Extension Agent for Environmental Education will develop, implement, and deliver educational and experiential learning programs based on locally identified needs in environmental education, which will enhance and strengthen environmental stewardship and lead to improved quality of life for community members.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Area Extension Agent for Environmental Education is a professional educator who provides leadership in the environmental sciences through Extension’s day-to-day operations. The agent will work closely with 4-H Youth Development Agents to develop, implement, and evaluate youth environmental education and experiential learning opportunities, as well as programs designed to meet stakeholder needs. The agent will be supervised by the Regional Extension Director for the East Region. This position will serve all clientele and give them an equal opportunity to participate in programs regardless of race, gender, age, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (ex: duties that are essential to performing the job with or without accommodation)
1. Develop, implement, and evaluate environmental education and experiential learning opportunities, primarily for youth.
2. Assist in the implementation of assigned county, regional, and statewide initiatives, such as summer youth camps, school enrichment activities, and outreach events.
3. Create an advisory council to help identify local environmental issues and needs for stakeholders in the service area.
4. Identify community partners as collaborators.
5. Recruit and manage volunteers to assist with the implementation of programming in the area.
6. Provide leadership to an educational process through which youth and adults develop and demonstrate an understanding of environmental sciences and stewardship.
7. Collect, enter, and analyze statistical data, and report in Kentucky Extension Reporting System.
8. Market programs and efforts through the use of social media, newsletters, advertising, etc. and report the impact of the program to key stakeholders and KSU administration.
9. Work with specialists to provide cutting-edge information and creative programming.
10. Assist professional researchers, specialists, and directors of other youth outreach programs with the selection of student participants.
11. Maintain records, clientele sign-in sheets, submit reports as required by the Kentucky Extension Reporting System, and ensure that all Client Protection guidelines are implemented within youth programming.
OTHER DUTIES: The position may require other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture Education or related field. Three to five years of experience in youth program development. Master’s Degree in related area strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
• Knowledge and experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating Extension or non-formal education programs.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Excellent team-building skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding and ability to conduct a community needs assessment to determine program priorities.
• Knowledge of positive youth development.
• Knowledge and willingness of adult involvement and working relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs.
• Program marketing skills.
• Knowledge and willingness to involve and manage participants in delivery.
• Maintain a personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and colleagues, and a willingness to further the civil rights goals of KSU Cooperative Extension.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
• Must be able to lift large boxes up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to travel (25%).
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends (35%).
Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform. The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs.
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