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Colorado State University

44-25 Extension State Program Specialist, Community Engagement

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Fort Collins, CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $71K - $100K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ October 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Extension State Program Specialist, Community Engagement. The specialist will lead statewide training and support for civic and leadership development programs, helping diverse community members build leadership skills and fostering collaborative problem-solving. The role involves organizing community meetings, developing curriculum, collaborating with partners, and evaluating program outcomes to strengthen community resilience.

Highlights
  • Lead training, support, and resources for programs like the Family Leadership Training Institute and AmeriCorps.
  • Organize and attend community meetings focused on historically under-resourced populations.
  • Develop leadership and civic education curricula and co-create facilitation trainings.
  • Collaborate with CSU faculty, Extension staff, local agencies, and community organizations.
  • Evaluate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement based on community input.
  • Manage program funds and identify external funding opportunities.
  • Required: Master's degree in relevant fields and at least 4 years professional experience.
  • Experience with educational program design, community collaboration, and leadership development preferred.
  • Proposed annual salary range $70,800-$100,000, commensurate with credentials and experience.
  • Position requires a valid driver’s license and occasional travel, nights, and weekends.