Riley County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent

🇺🇸 Manhattan, Kansas 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K - $70K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ August 24th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Kansas State University is hiring a Riley County 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent. This role leads the development and implementation of comprehensive 4-H youth programs, focusing on youth and volunteer development, community partnerships, and educational outreach to empower school-aged youth in Riley County.

Highlights

Lead 4-H youth development program including community club support, school enrichment, and volunteer management.
Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs responding to local community needs aligned with K-State strategic goals.
Collaborate with community partners and recruit/manage volunteers to expand program reach.
Supervise one 4-H programming assistant and serve as part of the Riley County Extension team.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, relevant coursework or experience, leadership skills, and valid driver's license with vehicle access.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, two or more years of professional experience, grant writing, and multi-age youth education expertise.
Skills in electronic communication, group facilitation, bilingual English/Spanish communication, and self-motivation are important.
Compensation range is $47,500 to $70,000 annually, based on experience and funding.
Benefits include Board of Regents retirement, health and life insurance, vacation, and sick leave.
Position requires occasional overnight travel and availability for some evening and weekend events.