Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

This position is located in Wayne County, Ohio.

The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, center, region, and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) in Wayne County, will be responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties that could include but are not limited to: providing guidance and/or leadership to developing and conducting a proactive applied research and education program in agriculture and natural resources to meet current and future needs in forage and pasture management, agronomic crop production, livestock production, farm management, natural resources, farmland use issues, innovative agricultural business opportunities, environmental stewardship, agricultural awareness, residential and commercial horticulture, and small farm management. The Educator will plan, teach, deliver, disseminate, and evaluate educational programs and applied research on relevant local issues; give leadership to the development of pro-active educational programs using innovative educational methods; maintain a high level of visibility and facilitate communications with a wide range of clientele to promote the understanding of agriculture and natural resource issues; maintain a program of individual professional improvement in selected subject areas; ensure diversity among potential clientele and learners, and equal access to programs and facilities; work closely with local advisory committees, commodity groups, and volunteers to conduct needs assessment and priority setting to determine emphasis of educational programs; serve as an educational advisor and liaison for OSU Extension and the University to appropriate public issue and program related organizations; represent OSU Extension and the University with federal, state and local agencies, and with educational institutions at the local community level; and identify, recruit, and develop the volunteer leadership necessary to carry out relevant parts of their programming. 

Extension Educator 1

Requires a Bachelor's Degree

38,004-48,000

Extension Educator 2

Requires a Master's Degree

43,500-53,508

Extension Educator 3

Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience

51,000-63,036

Resume and cover letter, specific to the position, are to be included at time of application.

Career Roadmap placement is:

Education

Extension Educator

Level to be determined at time of hire

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.