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Working Title20-25 Extension County Specialist, Agriculture & 4-H Youth Development, Las Animas County

Position LocationTrinidad, Colorado

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number202500104F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$53,600-$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 the 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.

Las Animas County (pop. 14,373) was one of the original counties in Colorado. The county takes its name from the Mexican Spanish name of the Purgatoire River, originally called “El Río de las Ánimas Perdidas en Purgatorio,” which means "River of the Lost Souls in Purgatory.” It is the largest county in the State at 4,749 square miles. Trinidad, the County seat, is rich in western-frontier history, expansive mountain vistas, and abundant tourism attractions. Situated alongside the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains and the Purgatoire River, Trinidad’s origins date back to its early days as a trading post on the historic Santa Fe Trail.

The county still relies heavily on ranching as its main economic engine. Rural living is one of the attractions that has drawn many newcomers to the county in recent years. There is a rich history of Natural Resources and a boundless supply of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, biking, and hiking. The local economy that once was agriculture, and mineral extraction is transforming toward recreation, tourism, creative arts and retail services.

The county has strong support from volunteers and civic organizations. To learn more about Las Animas County, go to:http://www.lasanimascounty.netand to learn more about Colorado State University Extension, go to:www.ext.colostate.edu.

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

% Research30%

% Teaching30%

% Service40%

% Administration0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/02/2025

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

OEE invites applications and nominations for a Extension County Specialist, Agriculture & 4-H Youth Development, Las Animas 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.

This specialist position is a local representative of Colorado State University and works under the supervision of the Las Animas County Extension Director. The agent will provide leadership and organization in the development, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of educational programs in, agriculture, horticulture, natural resources, community and 4-H youth development. This position will deliver educational programming throughout the community, build relationships and support for Extension programming, develop and deliver high quality programming that aligns with county and stakeholder interests focusing on Las Animas County and assisting in other counties as appropriate.

The office location for this position is in Trinidad, Colorado. While this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a balance establishing a presence in the primary office, to effectively carry out 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 agriculture, natural resources, animal science, range/livestock management, education, 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.

+ Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of agriculture, natural resources, animal science, range/livestock management, education, and youth development associated with the position.

+ Three years of professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties (below) of 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.

Faculty rank will be determined by candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience (Faculty Rank Supplemental PDF (1).pdf (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) ).

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Master’s degree.

+ Successful professional experience in youth development, livestock, range, home horticulture, natural resources, and community development.

+ Experience or coursework in agricultural business management, livestock production and marketing, animal nutrition, forages, rangeland management and/or reproductive physiology.

+ Experience and familiarity with mass media and electronic communications (TV, Internet, radio, newspapers, on-line education).

+ Experience in identifying audience needs, developing programs and evaluating impacts of programs. Understanding and appreciation of the interaction between wildlife and livestock production.

+ Experience in providing livestock educational programs or information to youth and youth program leaders.

+ Knowledge of and experience with methods of conflict resolution, facilitation and public issues education.

+ Demonstrated ability to generate extramural funds (grants, contracts, and cost recovery efforts).

+ Ability to speak Spanish.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, allmaterials must be RECEIVED no laterthan 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, June 2, 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 Brooke Matthew at [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 ContactBrooke Matthew at [email protected]

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryEducate

Duty/Responsibility

+ Working directly with the community, identify, assess, and promote community-based needs for informal education. This includes using the most appropriate educational methods, including digital and on-line media, written materials, or live workshop and field day formats to develop and deliver educational programs. This would also include the development of outcome deliverables that could be shared within the community and/or CSU Extension.

+ Actively participate in one or more Extension work teams to provide expertise for program and information development, delivery, and evaluation efforts statewide.

+ Provide program and information delivery support to colleagues in area(s) of specified expertise as appropriate.

+ Effectively communicate and coordinate resources, research, and programming with personnel/staff of Colorado State University and other organizations.

Percentage Of Time30%

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 underserved and underrepresented audiences.

+ Experience and commitment to engaging with diverse people from different socio-demographic groups and community partners 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.

Percentage Of Time30%

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.

Percentage Of Time40%

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested

Maximum Requested

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Special Required Documentation

Optional Documents