Careers Opportunities in Extension
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Why work in extension?
As a land-grant institution, part of Kansas State University's mission is to connect community needs with university resources. We do this through a network of county, district, area and campus offices, as well as agricultural experiment centers and sites.
Our current programming is focused on helping find solutions for five grand challenges: global food systems, water and natural resources, health, community vitality and developing tomorrow's leaders. To accomplish this, we offer a wide variety of jobs, both on and off campus.
Current Openings
K-State Research and Extension provides fantastic career opportunities and is always looking for great candidates! Learn about our current vacancies below:
Extension Agents
Extension agents are full-time professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are local representatives within a statewide network of educators sharing unbiased, research-based information and expertise on issues important to Kansas.
4-H Youth Development, Cherokee County
Office Location: Columbus, KS.
Application Deadline: Mar. 26.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources, Cherokee County
Office Location: Columbus, KS.
Application Deadline: Mar. 26.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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4-H Youth Development, River Valley District
Office Location: Concordia, KS.
Application Deadline: Mar. 26.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources, Riley County
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
Application Deadline: Mar. 28.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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4-H Youth Development, Flint Hills District
Office Location: negotiable between Cottonwood Falls and Council Grove, KS.
Application Deadline: Apr. 3.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Family and Community Wellness, Flint Hills District
Office Location: negotiable between Cottonwood Falls and Council Grove, KS.
Application Deadline: Apr. 3.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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4-H Youth Development, Sedgwick County
Office Location: Wichita, KS.
Application Deadline: Apr. 3.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources, Southwind District
Office Location: Fort Scott, KS.
Application Deadline: Apr. 10.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources, Marshall County
Office Location: Marysville, KS.
Application Deadline: Apr. 15.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture and Natural Resources, Reno County
Office Location: South Hutchinson, KS.
Application Deadline: Apr. 9.
For more information about this position, contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Extension Nutrition Program
The Extension Nutrition Program is comprised of EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) and SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education). Nutrition Educators and Assistants work to engage and empower their communities with research-based health and nutrition education.
EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Wildcat District
Full-time. Two vacancies.
Office Location: Altamont, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information contact Lisa Ross.
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SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Douglas County
Full-time.
Office Location: Lawrence, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information contact Lisa Ross.
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EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Sedgwick County
Full-time. Two vacancies.
Office Location: Wichita, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information contact Lisa Ross.
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More Jobs in Extension
K-State Research and Extension careers can involve administrative work, research, marketing/communications, support staff, extension education and anything in between! We have openings across a wide variety of skills and subject areas.
Extension Agricultural Economist, Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA)
Office Location: Abilene, KS.
For best consideration, apply by Apr. 15.
For more information about this position contact Kellen Liebsch.
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Extension Regional Director, Western Kansas
Office Location: Garden City, KS. Remote or hybrid worksite eligible.
For best consideration, apply by Apr. 12.
For more information about this position contact Aliesa Good.
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District Fire Management Officer, Kansas Forest Service (KFS)
Office Location: Flexible within the NW, SW, and SE KFS Fire Management Districts (PDF). Hybrid worksite eligible.
For best consideration, apply by Apr. 3.
For more information about this position contact Rodney Redinger.
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Program Manager, Rural Grocery Initiative
Office Location: Remote or hybrid worksite eligible.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
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Extension Volunteer Specialist, Extension Programs
Office Location: Manhattan, KS. Hybrid worksite eligible.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Sarah Maass.
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Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture, Agronomy Department
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Kraig Roozeboom.
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Coordinator of Recruitment, College of Agriculture
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
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Director, University Printing
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Jason Ellis.
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Food Systems Entrepreneurial Resource Navigators, Local Food Systems Team
Two vacancies.
Office Locations: Lawrence, KS and Manhattan, KS. Remote or hybrid worksite eligible.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Beef Production Systems, Agricultural Research Center–Hays
Office Location: Hays, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition, Animal Sciences and Industry
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainable Fresh Meat Industry, Animal Sciences & Industry
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Travis O'Quinn.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainable Small Ruminant Production, Animal Sciences & Industry
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Joel DeRouchey.
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Extension Associate, Agronomy
Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
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Animal Technician Supervisor, Animal Sciences & Industry
Office location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
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Agricultural Economist, Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA)
Office location: Colby, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Kellen Liebsch.
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Dairy Foods Processing and Innovation Assistant or Associate Professor, Animal Sciences & Industry
Office location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Randall Phebus.
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Benefits
Employees of Kansas State University receive outstanding benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, sick and vacation leave and tuition assistance.
K-State Employment Policies
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