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 KState Extension (represented by a designated administrator) and the local extension board.
- Collaborate with other Post Rock District family and community wellness agents, volunteers, and extension colleagues to encourage wellness across the lifespan, promote healthy living through nutrition and physical activity education, strengthen individuals' and families' financial well-being, support Medicare and health insurance education and consultations, build community capacity, and lead volunteer development.
- Share responsibility for 4H 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 family and consumer 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 KState 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 KState 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 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 a 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 in north-central KS with a combined population of 18,737. We are a vibrant district with vigorous in-person and digital educational outreach. Our team has a strong history of community partnerships and an exciting future, with many opportunities to collaborate to address community health and wellness needs. The district's staff consists ofseven extension agents and ten support sta.
Location and Worksite Option
This agent will serve the people of Post Rock District. The Post Rock Extension District has offices in Lincoln, Mankato, Osborne, and Smith Center, KS. This agent's primary office is negotiable. Work for this position is on siteon-site at an Extension office determined at the 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., nutrition, public health, finance, aging).
- 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 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 theK-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.
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Kansas State University
life insurance, sick time, tuition assistance, retirement plan
Jul 27, 2026