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Working Title21-25 Extension County Specialist, Horticulture and 4-H Youth Development, Morgan County

Position LocationFort Morgan, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number202500078F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$51,200 - $87,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience)

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

The Office of Engagement and Extension ( OEE ), in cooperation with the Colorado State University ( CSU ) colleges and other units, has general charge over the University’s educational programs and services across the areas of engaged scholarship, extension, and extended campuses, which complement and reinforce the research, teaching, and service missions of CSU . OEE is a collaborative space for faculty, staff, and students pursuing and promoting community-based research, service-learning, industry partnerships, and other forms of scholarship of engagement. In partnership with the CSU colleges and other divisions, OEE faculty and staff work throughout the state of Colorado to engage individuals and communities in the design, implementation, and application of scholarship and educational opportunities. The OEE Vice President is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE includes over 400 employees and operates with a total budget across the enterprises of approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016), and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. CSU was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and world-class faculty, staff, and students. CSU enrolls approximately 33,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in northern Colorado with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Colorado State University is located sixty miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins.

CSU Extension, organized under OEE , is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge “in the several pursuits and professions in life” for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSU’s colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU . CSU Extension faculty aim to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visitwww.extension.colostate.edu.

Morgan County is in Northeastern Colorado and incorporates rural towns and a strong agricultural influence. Morgan County ranks third as one of the top agricultural-producing counties in Colorado. There are three processing plants, a cheese factory, a sugar beet plant, feedlots, dairies, ranching, farming, and numerous agricultural businesses. Morgan County’s population is 29,782 residents. Fort Morgan, the county seat, has a population of 11,564 residents who speak over 27 languages. Morgan County’s population spans all socioeconomic groups, with a per capita income of $31,867, a median household income of $75,407, and 12.5% of the population living at or below the poverty level.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’sPrinciples of Community (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/principles-of-community/) that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides anEmployee Study Privilege (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/other-benefit-programs/academic-privileges/) with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research35%

% Teaching45%

% Service20%

% Administration0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/19/2025

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

OEE invites applications and nominations for an Extension County Specialist, Horticulture and 4-H Youth Development, Morgan County. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track Extension faculty position.Faculty rank (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension faculty –educate, create, and connect (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty\_Educate-Create-Connect.pdf) . Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in OEE and CSU Extension.

As the Horticulture and 4-H Youth Specialist, the person in this position will provide guidance and direction for the horticultural (50%) and the 4-H/youth programs (50%) in Morgan County. Various dissemination methods will be used to share research-based information as well as program announcements to the public for each program responsibility. This position will provide leadership to the 4-H club program in Morgan County, to conduct outreach and educational programs for youth and adults in Morgan County and surrounding counties as needed. The person in this position will support and coordinate aspects of the Colorado Master Gardener Program in Morgan County. They will provide management and leadership to Colorado Master Gardener volunteers, including volunteer recruitment, training, and coordination. This individual reports, and works under the guidance and supervision of the Extension County Director, Morgan County.

The office location for this position is in Fort Morgan, Colorado. While this position is eligible for some hybrid work, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a presence in the office to effectively balance the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel

Required Job Qualifications

+ Completed bachelor’s degree. Conferred degree must be in Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Youth Development, or closely related field. Please note, to advance through the Extension Instructor faculty track, a completed master’s degree is required. For progression to the Extension Professor faculty track, a completed terminal degree is necessary. We encourage all successful candidates to work towards these qualifications to enhance their opportunities for advancement.

+ 1+ year of professional experience relevant to theEssential Job Duties(below) of this position.

+ Coursework and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of horticulture or plant science areas associated with the position.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

+ The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Completed master’s degree.

+ Help the public gain answers to horticultural and related questions through various dissemination methods to yard, tree, and garden information.

+ Work as part of local and multi-county 4-H teams to develop, implement, evaluate, and report impacts of county and multi-county non-credit educational programming in youth development for youth and adult audiences.

+ Work as part of the county extension team, develop an effective, educational, and results-oriented horticultural program that supports the growth and development of horticulture skills among both youth and adult audiences.

+ Support and coordinate Colorado Master Gardener program volunteers; instill quality customer service skills and diagnostic protocols in volunteers. Help maintain educational planting and garden plots at the Morgan County Extension Office.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, allmaterials must be RECEIVED no laterthan 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, May 19, 2025. Please submit the following to apply:

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.

All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office [email protected]. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Robin Halley [email protected].

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactRobin Halley at [email protected]

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryEducate

Duty/Responsibility

+ Develop and conduct educational programming in response to local needs.

+ Work collaboratively with local government and organizational partners to develop, implement, evaluate and report impacts of non-credit educational programming for adult and youth audiences.

+ Prepare volunteers for increasing leadership, management, and public education/information roles.

Percentage Of Time45%

Job Duty CategoryCreate

Duty/Responsibility

+ Develop and provide programming for diverse audiences and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies, including reaching out to under served and underrepresented audiences.

+ Engage and collaborate with community-based organizations and diverse constituents (representative of the county’s racial, ethnic and gender demographics) to understand community needs and develop support for existing and new program efforts.

+ Employ effective technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs.

+ Identify resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, cost recovery fees, etc.) to enhance programs, support programming efforts and practice cost recovery

+ Manage program funds in compliance with CSU and county fiscal policies and reporting requirements.

+ Deliver research-based educational programming and information to the public using a variety of educational venues including but not limited to workshops, newsletters, blogs, websites, news releases, radio programs, speakers’ bureau, and volunteers.

Percentage Of Time35%

Job Duty CategoryConnect

Duty/Responsibility

+ Communicate and coordinate resources, research, and programming with faculty/staff at CSU , county, and other organizations.

+ Develop and support strong equitable working relationships with Extension staff, CSU faculty, local/county agencies, community leaders and private industry organizations to address priority needs.

+ Develop relationships and work with advisory groups and local leaders; cooperate with Extension Specialists in other counties to assess informal education needs in the area, develop/revise plans of work, implement educational strategies, and measure and report programmatic impacts.

+ Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of County Commissioners, including responding to requests for consultation, research, and other assistance.

+ Provide conflict resolution, mediation and/or facilitate public dialogues.

+ Engage with public officials in policy decision influence.

+ Travel to and participate in meetings, professional development, events and periodic activities requiring travel and/or overnight stays.

+ Foster effective communications and develop strong working relationships with local Extension staff, Colorado State University staff, county departments, community leaders, agencies, and institutions to enhance local youth development programming.

Percentage Of Time20%

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

+ Special Required Documentation

Optional Documents