Rural Prosperity Nebraska Educator (approximately 80%)
1.Develop a close and defined working relationship with the RPN program leader and Engagement Zone Coordinator(s). Develop a plan to leverage your stakeholder reach and engagement within and beyond your RPN Accountability Region.
2.Complete mapping of all your communities within your region and the major community economic development players.
3.Use your networks to identify transactional assistance opportunities to connect them to resources both within our Team and externally (e.g., Extension, University and outside the University).
4.A primary technology employed by our team in working with Nebraska communities is community coaching. Community coaching is a form of community engagement to help communities identify their development priorities and network communities to assistance and resources relevant to their development efforts.
5.Use innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies to design, develop, deliver and evaluate programs for a robust statewide Extension education program in rural prosperity.
6.Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment with Extension professionals and other partners to translate and teach the latest research-based information.
7.Work with both University and non-University resources to help rural communities network to achieve optimal assistance in their quest for greater prosperity.
8.Use entrepreneurial practices to secure grants, program fees and partnerships to leverage the Extension educational program's resource base and reach.
9.Partner with research faculty to engage in action research that can be applied to educational programming.
10.Practice effective Extension scholarship by conducting needs assessments, identifying priorities, measuring program impact and reporting results at professional meetings and in professional publications.
11.Develop a professional development plan to enhance and maintain professional expertise specific to community vitality and Extension pedagogy.

Organizational Citizenship (approximately 20%):
Coordinate with Lead Educator, Engagement Zone Coordinator(s) and other Extension professionals in accountability region to develop local understanding of Nebraska Extension.
1.Cooperate with local faculty and staff in a team environment to promote Extension's educational opportunities in the host county.
2.Foster and build community relationships for Extension and a positive, professional image of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
3.Support the local Lead Educator with engagement of advisory or policy groups such as the Extension Board or County Commissioners/Board of Supervisors.

In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.

Some travel is required. Must meet driver standards according to UNL policy and have a valid driver's license. Criminal history background check will be conducted.

Recognizing that diversity within a context of inclusivity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and Extension are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of human diversity. We actively encourage applications from and nominations of individuals from underrepresented groups.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

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Job Type: Full-Time