Extension State Program Specialist CS9607

OSU-Stillwater

Steve Beck

Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

$62000 - $85000Salary

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Extension educators are the front door to the University providing a link between OSU and the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. OSU Extension represents a federal state and county partnership working since 1914. The mission of OSU Extension is to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of research-generated knowledge.

Extension educators provide research-based information to clientele in the areas of agriculture family and consumer sciences 4-H youth development and community and rural development.

Explore a career with the Oklahoma Extension. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of Oklahomans!

Who are we: OSU Extension:

OSU Agriculture: are lots of good reasons to work at OSU check out our great benefits and eligibility at Details: The Extension State Program Specialist is a staff member of the 4-H Youth Development unit and is administratively responsible to the Assistant Director 4-H Youth Development. The Extension State Program Specialist provides statewide leadership for 4-H Healthy Living curriculum and educational resource development youth leadership through State 4-H Ambassador programs and selected statewide 4-H events and initiatives.

The specialist provides vision and coordination for innovative research-informed programs that help Oklahoma youth develop the knowledge skills and confidence needed to lead healthy productive lives. The position collaborates with Extension professionals university faculty volunteers youth families and external partners to identify emerging needs strengthen educational opportunities and document program impact.

Extension educators comply with all applicable laws regulations guidelines etc.

Continuation of employment is based upon need performance and available funding.

• Masters degree from an accredited university in youth development education health education family and consumer sciences human development community development leadership or a closely related field
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• • Five (5) or more years of successful professional work experience.

Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

Valid drivers license required. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience developing implementing and evaluating educational programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with youth Extension professionals volunteers faculty community organizations and external partners.
• Effective written oral interpersonal and digital communication skills.
• Willingness to work within a flexible time frame which may include evenings and weekends and be willing to travel throughout the district state and occasionally out of state.
• Willingness to transport youth volunteers and co-workers when needed.

• Three (3) years of Cooperative Extension Work.