Extension Educator Asst - Sweetwater Co CVH
Extension Educator Asst - Sweetwater Co CVH
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The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position the Universitys Mission Vison and Values and encourage you to submit an application today!
JOB TITLE:
Sweetwater County Extension Educator Community Vitality and Health (community development planning and economic development)
JOB PURPOSE:
Are you seeking a career that will allow you to positively impact Wyoming communities and peopleDo you value public service and seek an outlet that allows you to serve the public through educational programs you create Are you committed to lifelong learning and find value in sharing that with others
The mission of University of Wyoming Extension (UWE) is to empower the people of Wyoming to make choices that enhance their quality of life. By actively involving Wyoming people institutions and communities UWE shows a commitment to relevance diversity people connectivity accountability innovation entrepreneurship and respect. With this in mind UWE will be responsive to the needs concerns and aspirations of the people of Wyoming and will actively involve residents institutions and communities as we provide learning for better living. If you seek a rewarding career that allows you to be a part of this mission and vision please consider this open position.
Community Vitality and Health Extension Educators are expected to deliver researchbased educational programs and work within team settings that may consist of other Extension Educators community professionals and faculty within and outside of UWE as well as develop relationships with key stakeholder groups vital to the success of Extension. Educational programming in this area would include participatory planning building entrepreneurial communities workforce development community decision support tools leadership development and other areas as identified.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Development and Delivery
- Provide leadership in building mutual learning relationships with community residents and leaders through a blend of educational outreach technical assistance and community coaching.
- Conduct innovative impactful program based on local needs/asset assessments.
- Provide primary leadership for the development and implementation of researchbased educational programming to support successful communities families and individuals and the systems that serve them.
- Develop and implement presentations workshops and trainings to diverse audiences.
- Develop and implement formative and summative evaluation tools for measuring and reporting consistent program impact. Evaluate educational outputs to provide evidence to characterize short medium and longterm impacts.
- Establish professional relationships and participate in campusbased partnerships that tie academic programs and research to complement Extension programming by partnering with Extension Specialists and/or faculty members on research projects as appropriate within the initiatives.
- Continually seek professional development opportunities to enhance competency.
Volunteer Systems
- Cultivate relationships with and build capacity of volunteers through a support system consisting of effective orientation training utilization recognition and evaluation.
- Address issues/conflict that arise with volunteer roles.
Program Operations
- Ensure potential and current participants have full access to programs services and facilities.
- Plan for and manage riskutilizing resources and established procedures.
- Secure external funding to support and expand educational programming.
- Maintain organized records and provide reports.
Communication and Reporting
- Develop and maintain respectful working relationships with individuals families volunteers colleagues community partners and other stakeholders.
- Utilize a promotion and marketing strategy that attracts individuals families and other stakeholders from diverse backgrounds that leads to increased participation and involvement in Community Vitality and Health programming.
- Develop content for various media sources (e.g. newspapers radio newsletters web social media podcasts etc. to promote programs report on programs and educate the public.
- Collect data and prepare reports and presentations to share the public value impacts and accomplishments of Community Vitality and Health with local stakeholders.
Approximate Time Distribution
Educational programming in CVH 85
Support of 4H Youth Development programs 15
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to Extension clientele and requires the successful candidate be available to work in the Sweetwater County Extension Office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university. One degree must have been awarded in economic development family consumer science business administration entrepreneurship marketing agricultural economics agribusiness public administration or related community and economic development area. Candidates with a Masters degree in progress may be considered for interviews but degree must be completed by hire date.
- Demonstrated understanding of community and economic development including financial management.
- Experience in developing and implementing communitybased educational programs in community development planning or economic development.
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior Extension Experience
- Demonstrated ability to develop impactful educational outputs in subjects such as community development planning economic development financial literacy and financial management.
- Excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills.
- Training and/or experience teaching youth and adult audiences.
- Experience in audience needs identification and program results evaluation.
- Experience working with diverse audiences.
- Experience in developing partnerships with other organizations/agencies and fostering positive relationships with community stakeholders.
- A commitment to travel and work in rural counties in Wyoming
- Demonstrated knowledge of Extension and the landgrant university system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and appreciation for rural communities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated teamwork.
- Experience in planning and implementing applied research activities.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 04/17/2025 will receive full consideration.
- Completed UW application
- A detailed letter of intent which specifically addresses your qualifications relative to the responsibilities and essential duties of the position including developing a comprehensive educational program for Community Vitality and Health to serve the communities in Sweetwater County Wyoming
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Copies of all college transcripts; official transcripts required at time of hiring
- Contact information for four 4 references of individuals who can address your professional qualifications
Contact for application inquiries:
Ann Roberson Business Manager
University of Wyoming Extension
1000 E. University Ave. Dept. #3354
Laramie WY 82071
Phone:
Fax:
For specific position information contact:
Bridger Feuz Associate Director
University of Wyoming Extension
Phone:
Fax:
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 41. The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race gender religion color national origin disability age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information creed ancestry political belief pregnancy or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please callor email
ABOUT SWEETWATER COUNTY:
This position is based in Rock Spring Wyoming Sweetwater County. Sweetwater County is in the southwestern part of Wyoming and strategically situated at the crossroads of Interstate 80 and U.S. Highway 191 with a population of 42272. Rock Springs has historically been named the Gateway to the West and offers unique ofroad and water recreation resources as well as a wide variety of wildlife. Among the extraordinary natural sites are historic Flaming Gorge the Killpecker Sand Dunes and the beautiful Red Desert. Sweetwater County is also a major cattle and sheep shipping point and the center of large natural trona mines. Other major industries of the area include oil and gas production coal mining electricpower distribution food processing and tourism.
Employment Type
Full-Time
