Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources - Clinton County | The Ohio State University - Military Veterans

Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Educator to work collaboratively with county, center, region, and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. Responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties with an emphasis on crop production, livestock production, horticultural production, and land use issues. Additional programming could include but are not limited to: providing guidance and leadership for the development of educational programs and applied research in agriculture, and natural resources to meet current and future needs in farm management, food security, home horticulture/Master Gardeners, farm land-use issues, innovative agricultural business opportunities, environmental quality and sustainability, renewable energy, bio-based products, economic development, and organizational development programming targeted to local and regional needs. Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community. Design, implement, and teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs. May be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of their local community. Develop promotional materials, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals. Evaluate educational programs and dissemination methods, as well as utilize existing evaluation instruments to evaluate the teaching effectiveness, program quality, and results of local programs. Participate in discussions with county representatives, local educational entities (i.e. Wilmington College, FFA Chapters, etc.) and other interested parties concerning program reach. May also be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. Participate as a member of county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision, and values of both OSU Extension and Agriculture and Natural Resources. The position is located in Clinton County. Extension Educator 1 Requires a Bachelor's Degree $41,650 - $67,900 Extension Educator 2 Requires a Master's Degree $47,200 - $76,900 Extension Educator 3 Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience $55,100 - $89,700 MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred. Pay Range for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed. Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package . Based on position type and eligibility. https://hr.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/benefits-eligibility.pdf Career Roadmap placement: Function: Education Sub-Function: Extension Educators Career Band: Individual Contributor Specialized Career Level: S1, S2, S3, S4