Post Rock District Crop Production Extension Agent

Post Rock District Crop Production Extension Agent

Kansas State University

About This
Role

Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State
University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of KâEUR’State Extension (represented by a
designated administrator) and the local extension board.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based
  educational programs related to crop production. Programming may include but is not limited to: crop marketing and management; tillage,
  planting, and variety selection; weed, disease, and pest control; soil testing and fertilization; harvesting and post-harvest handling; and
  irrigation.
• Collaborate with other Post Rock District agriculture and natural resources agents to provide general agricultural
  programming on topics like agricultural economics, farm management, and agriculture safety.
• Share responsibility for 4âEUR’H youth
  development programming for school-aged youth. This will entail efforts to meet local (county-level) programming needs and to support
  district-wide youth programs related to agronomy and environmental sciences.
• Engage in community vitality programming that helps
  our communities become better places to live, work, and play by strengthening social, civic, economic, and technological capacity through
  leadership development and civic engagement.
• Successful extension programs require agents to:
  • Identify local needs and
    emerging issues related to KâEUR’State Extension’s five critical issues (water and natural resources; community vitality; health; developing
    tomorrow’s leaders; and global food systems) by engaging with program development committees and other community organizations and
    professionals.
  • Design appropriate educational strategies to respond to emerging needs and engage clientele by aligning with the
    imperatives of the KâEUR’State Next-Gen Strategic
    Plan. Strategies might include educational programming in a community-based setting; events and activities that provide experiential
    learning opportunities; use of innovative technologies; individual educational consultations; and group facilitation.
  • Collaborate
    with local partners to meet community and programmatic needs.
  • Recruit and manage volunteers to further the reach and impact of
    extension programming.
  • Develop and implement strategies to serve all community audiences.
  • Collect and communicate evidence
    of educational program impact.
  • Cultivate expertise in a subject matter competency area by engaging as a member of the Crop
    Production Program Focus Team.
  
  
• Pursue internal and external funding to support educational programming.
• Provide supervisory support for Post Rock District support staff (including office professionals and program assistants) in
  collaboration with the district director.
• Serve as a member of the Post Rock District team, cooperating in the planning and
  delivery of district-wide programming and related events.

About Us

K-State Extension connects
Kansans to research-based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership
between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K-State Extension provides
practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at
extension.k-state.edu.

Extension agents are Kansas State University faculty working throughout the state to serve
the needs of local communities.

Post Rock District is comprised of Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne, and Smith
counties. The district’s team consists of seven extension agents and ten support staï¬EUR, who serve the district’s 18,737 residents through
dynamic in-person and digital educational outreach. This agent will lead Post Rock District’s vibrant crop production program. They will
engage producers through individual consultations and agronomy educational workshops, as well as field days, featuring and demonstrating
research-based on-farm best practices and economic decision-making tools.

Location and Worksite Option

This agent will
serve the people of the Post Rock Extension District. The Post Rock Extension District has offices in Beloit, Lincoln, Mankato, Osborne, and
Smith Center, KS. This agent’s primary office is negotiable between Lincoln, Mankato, Osborne, and Smith Center, KS.

Work for this
position is on site at an Extension office determined at time of hire and at locations throughout the district.

This
position will require occasional overnight travel and is expected to host and attend events during some evenings and weekends. Reimbursement
for travel and subsistence related to achieving program objectives will be provided.

What You’ll Need to
Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree. The degree
  requirement is necessary to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge and skills for the role and can credibly convey research
  concepts required to deliver extension services. These competencies are typically developed and validated only through a formal degree.
• At least 12 credit hours of academic coursework or six months of professional experience related directly to the primary
  programming responsibilities (e.g., agronomy, farm management, natural resources management).
• Demonstrated academic and/or
  professional achievement (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or evidence of progressively responsible professional roles).
• Experience delivering information, training, or education to groups or individuals, either in person or through media.
• Leadership experience in supervisory or informal roles.

Licenses and certifications

• Must have access to a personal
  vehicle and the ability to obtain/maintain a valid driver’s license.

Additional expectations

• This role will require the
  ability to work with people from various backgrounds and a commitment to supporting and enhancing KâEUR’State’s initiative for access and
  opportunity.
• Extension agents work a flexible schedule which will include nights, weekends, and overnight travel.

Sponsorship eligibility

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without
  sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and experience

• Two or more years of professional
  experience.
• Master’s degree.
• Understanding of educational program design, promotion, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience with volunteer recruitment, support, and management.
• Knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes.
• Experience seeking and administering external grant funding.

Skills and attributes

• Commitment to personal and
  professional development.
• Collaboration skills, as evidenced by building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues,
  partners and groups, both in-person and remotely.
• Competence using electronic communication and computer applications to fulfill
  programming responsibilities.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision while balancing multiple projects.
• Skills in group facilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking learners.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• a cover letter,
• a
  resume,
• and a copy of academic transcripts showing degree(s) received.
  • An unofficial
    transcript is sufficient.
  
  

You will also be asked to provide the names and email addresses of three
professional references.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until August 20,
2026.

Interviews will be held on September 3, 2026; selected candidates will be notified by August 28, 2026.

Salary,
Benefits and Professional Development

• Salary commensurate with professional experience and available funding as negotiated by
  the regional extension director, the local extension board, and the applicant. The anticipated hiring salary range is
  $47,500-$70,000.
• Extension agents are Kansas State University educators and have the Board of Regents retirement plan;
  eligibility for health and life insurance; and earn vacation and sick leave. See a complete list of benefits on the K-State
  Employee Benefits website.
• Reimbursement for travel related to achieving program objectives.
• New agents will be
  provided with comprehensive Early Career Professional Development training throughout their onboarding period. This series will include
  virtual and in-person training and networking opportunities.
• Tuition assistance is available to full-time employees and their
  spouse/dependents.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/post-rock-district-crop-production-extension-agent-other-kansas-united-s
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