Kentucky State University
Location
Frankfort, KY | United States
Job description
TITLE: Extension Associate
DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture Community and the Sciences
REPORTS TO: Principal Investigator
EFFECTIVE DATE: Position will remain open until filled
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
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.
Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Extension Associate in the Kentucky State University (KSU) Land Grant Program and College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences will fulfill the objectives of the Capacity Building Grant entitled Enhancing Agriculture and Educational Opportunities for Youth and Teachers in Kentucky.. The successful candidate will develop, organize, and conduct educational workshops for students and teachers in areas of environmental education and natural resource conservation and assist developing and maintaining educational facilities.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Extension Coordinator will support existing Research and Cooperative Extension programming and collaborate with program staff to fulfill the objectives of the Capacity Building Grant titled Enhancing Agriculture and Educational Opportunities for Youth and teachers in Kentucky.
The goals of the grant are to: 1) provide hands-on demonstration opportunities that exposes students to state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology; 2) create an ADA-compliant braille trail at the Environmental Education and Research Center (EERC) that will provide unique learning opportunities to individuals with physical impairments or developmental disabilities; 3) create hands-on professional development opportunities for teachers in both agriculture and environmental science; 4) inform students of post-secondary educational opportunities in the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment at KSU. This position will address these goals through scheduling and conducting Agricultural and Environmental Education programs, creating and maintaining an educational laboratory space for the project, and assisting in maintenance and programing of the Braille Trail that has already been completed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Extension Associate will serve as primary contact for programs and activities including Environmental Education Programs for students and educators
OTHER DUTIES: The position will conduct other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, or a related discipline. One to three years of experience working in the field of environmental education, environmental science, or related disciplines.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must have or be willing to acquire KAEE Membership and Environmental Education Facilitator Certifications (WET, WILD, PLT, etc.).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
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.
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