Extension EducatorAsst - Agriculture and Natural Resources-Uinta Co
Extension EducatorAsst - Agriculture and Natural Resources-Uinta Co
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Assistant University Extension Educator Agriculture and Natural Resources: Serving Uinta County Wyoming.
JOB PURPOSE:
Extension Educators are part of the Universitys educational outreach system. In keeping with the Universitys status as a landgrant institution Extension Educators form an essential link between the people of Wyoming and the teaching research and service missions of the University. The primary function of these employees is to provide noncredit education to an offcampus clientele. Extension Educators provide Wyoming youth adults and communities with lifelong learning opportunities especially through the application of researchsupported information and leadership skills in the areas of agriculture and natural resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The individual in this position works as a representative of the University of Wyoming (UW) and fosters a productive relationship with elected officials and other stakeholders in Uinta County. Primary duties include but are not limited to:
- Implement an appropriate strategy to assess educational needs of clientele in the program area of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).
- Design deliver and evaluate comprehensive educational programs addressing ANR needs in Uinta County.
- Work closely with agricultural producers agribusiness community leaders and appropriate specialists to develop responsive relevant and impactful educational programs.
- Contribute to the 4H Youth Development program in Uinta County.
- Support the general Extension operations in Uinta County which may include community horticulture Master Gardener programs student recruiting and cooperation with other UW programs serving Uinta County.
- Ability to participate in some overnight travel evening and weekend work.
PRIMARY CLIENTELE SERVED BY THIS POSITION:
- Individuals organizations and business enterprises engaged in agricultural and natural resource issues in Wyoming. This includes owners/operators of farms ranches rural nonfarm residents andsmall acreage agriculture producers.
- State agriculture wildlife natural resource and environmental regulatory agencies.
- Federal agriculture natural resource and wildlife management agencies such as Natural Resource Conservation Service Bureau of Land Management Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Forest Service and others.
- Youth and adults engaged in 4H programs.
- Homeowners and other community members with horticulture interests.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to UW Extension clienteleand requires the successful candidate be available to work in the local Uinta County Extension Offices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An earned Masters degree from an accredited college or university. One degree must have been awarded in animal science agricultural economics agronomy soil science natural resources or cognate field related to the management of agriculture and natural resources.
- Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) that is compliant with theUniversity Vehicle Use Policy.
- Demonstrated expertise in agricultural production and/or the management of natural resources.
- Experience in developing and implementing communitybased educational programs in Agriculture & Natural Resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the natural resources and agricultural enterprises in this area of Wyoming.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior Extension experience.
- Demonstrated ability to develop impactful educational outputs in subjects such as: forages rangeland beef/sheep production management horticulture and grazing management.
- Excellence in ability to communicate orally and in writing. Evidence documented through application materials and experience.
- Training and/or experience teaching youth and adult audiences.
- Experience in audience needs identification and program results evaluation.
- Experience in 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 remote areas and rural counties in Wyoming.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Extension and the landgrant university system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and appreciation for rural and agricultural communities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated teamwork.
- Experience in planning and implementing applied research activities.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- 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 on ANR to serve the communities in Uinta County Wyoming.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Copies of all college transcripts; official transcripts required at time of hiring.
- Contact information for 4 individuals who can address your professional qualifications.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 4/17/2025 will receive full consideration.
FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION QUESTIONS ON TRANSCRIPTS OR REFERENCE LETTERS CONTACT:
Ann Roberson Business Manager University of Wyoming Extension
Phone:; Email:
FOR SPECIFIC POSITION INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bridger Feuz Associate Director University of Wyoming Extension
Phone:; Email:
Location Description
This position will be located in the Uinta County Extension office in Evanston. Evanston is the county seat in Uinta County with a population of about 11747 people. The county has a population of approximately 20450 which also includes the communities of Fort Bridger Lyman and Mountain View. Surrounded by mountains on all sides Evanston is a recreational mecca for fishing hunting hiking mountain biking wildlife viewing camping and many other outdoor recreational opportunities. The Bear River flowing right through town presents opportunities for a whole host of activities. The Evanston area embraces ranching agriculture and development of natural resources. STATEMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. 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 .
Employment Type
Full-Time
