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Current Openings

Extension Agents

Extension agents are 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, Butler County
Office Location: El Dorado, KS.
Applications will be accepted until September 21, 2023.
For more information about this position contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Horticulture, Frontier District
Office Location: Ottawa, KS.
Applications will be accepted until September 21, 2023.
For more information about this position contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources, Wild West District
Office Location: Hugoton, Liberal, or Sublette, KS.
Applications will be accepted until September 26, 2023.
For more information about this position contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources, Chisholm Trail District
Office Location: Abilene or Marion, KS.
Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2023.
For more information about this position contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources, Pratt County
Office Location: Pratt, KS.
Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2023.
For more information about this position contact Jennifer Wilson.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources, Grant County
Office Location: Ulysses, KS.
Applications will be accepted until October 16, 2023.
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.

SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Chisholm Trail District
Full time

Office Location: Marion, KS.

Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Lisa Ross.
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EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Southwest KS
Part-time: 12 hours/week.
Office Location: Garden City, KS.

Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact Lisa Ross.
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More Jobs in Extension

K-State Research and Extension careers can involve accounting, administrative work, research, marketing/communications, support staff, extension education, and anything in between!  We have openings in many departments and subject areas like 4-H Youth Development; Agricultural Economics; Animal Sciences & Industry; Communications & Marketing; Community Vitality; Entomology; Family & Consumer Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics & Health; Human Resources; the Kansas Forest Service; and our Research-Extension Centers.

Agricultural Economist, Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA)
Office Location: Council Grove, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information about this position contact
Kellen Liebsch.
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Communications and Marketing Manager, College of Agriculture
Office 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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Strategic Communications Officer, College of Agriculture
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
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Agricultural Technician, Kansas Forest Service
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
For best consideration, apply by September 29, 2023.
For more information about this position contact Jami Richardson.
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Dairy Foods Processing and Innovation Assistant or Associate Professor, Animal Sciences & Industry
Office Location: Manhattan, KS.
For best consideration, apply by October 29, 2023.
For more information about this position contact Randall Phebus
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