Extension County Specialist, Horticulture and Natural Resources, Eagle County

Position Description

OEE invites applications and nominations for an Extension County Specialist, Horticulture and Natural Resources. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track Extension faculty position. Faculty rank 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. Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in and CSU Extension.

Programming responsibilities will include natural resource management, including horticulture. This position reports to the Extension County Director, Eagle County. The office location for this position is in Eagle, 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. See full job description at jobs.colostate.edu/posting/162520

Required Qualifications

- Completed bachelor’s degree. Conferred degree may be in a variety of disciplines, including Extension education, agricultural sciences, horticulture, natural resources, or related degree that can significantly contribute to administrative and/or program responsibilities. 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.

- Training or professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties (below) of this position.

- Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of horticulture and natural resources.

- 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 Qualifications

- Completed master’s degree.

- Professional experience in horticulture including pesticide use, organic production and rules, and pest identification, etc. Knowledge of growing-season extension practices (related to small scale vegetable production).

- Professional experience in assisting small acreage residents with management of pastures, livestock, and natural resources.

- Training or experience in marketing and promoting programs or services; demonstrated ability to work effectively with the media, including television, radio, print, and the internet.

- Familiarity with small agriculture business management strategies.

- Familiarity with Extension, Colorado Master Gardener Program, Native Plant Master Program, and the land-grant system.

- Experience/knowledge of high altitude semi-arid climates, soils, hardy plant varieties and associated pests.

- Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Other Requirements

- 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.

Driver’s license or alternate transportation required?

yes

Contact Name

Kurt Jones

Contact Email

Kurt.Jones@colostate.edu

Equal Employer Statement(s)

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.

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