Post Rock District Career Opportunities
CROP PRODUCTION EXTENSION AGENT
Do you have a passion for agronomy and farm communities? We would love for you to join our team!
K-State Extension is accepting applications for a motivated individual to work full-time serving Post Rock District. Primary office is negotiable between Lincoln, Mankato, Osborne, Smith Center, KS.
Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors, and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas.
Post Rock District is comprised of Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne, and Smith counties. The district’s team consists of seven extension agents and ten support staff, who serve the district’s 18,737 residents through dynamic in-person and digital educational outreach.
This agent will lead Post Rock District’s vibrant crop production program. They will engage producers through individual consultations and agronomy educational workshops, as well as field days, featuring and demonstrating research-based on-farm best practices and economic decision-making tools. With over 1,896,510 acres of cropland across the district, this agent will provide integral support to local farm enterprises.
See the K-State Careers position announcement for responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedure. Application deadline: 8/20/26.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Background check required.
Contact Nora Rhoades, District Director at 785-378-3174 to learn more about this position and working in Post Rock District.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS EXTENSION AGENT
K-State Extension is accepting applications for a motivated individual to work full-time serving Post Rock District. Primary office is negotiable between Lincoln, Mankato, Osborne, Smith Center, KS.
Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors, and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas.
A staff of seven extension agents and ten support staff serve the district’s combined population of 18,737. We are a vibrant district with vigorous in-person and digital educational outreach. Our team has a strong history of community partnerships and an exciting future, with many opportunities to collaborate to address community health and wellness needs. Join our team and make a difference alongside us!
See the K-State Careers position announcement for responsibilities, qualifications, and application procedure. Application deadline: 8/20/26.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Background check required.
Contact Nora Rhoades, District Director at 785-378-3174 to learn more about this position and working in Post Rock District.
4-H PROGRAM COORDINATOR JOB OPPORTUNITY
PRIMARY AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The 4-H Program Coordinator (program assistant) is responsible for coordinating and managing the comprehensive 4-H Youth Development program in K-State Extension Post Rock District. While the primary focus of this position is to coordinate and manage the assigned county’s 4-H program, the professional is expected to support, assist with, and enhance the Post Rock District’s comprehensive 4-H Youth Development program. The professional may be asked to provide general support to the local unit’s K-State Extension educational program as needed.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
K-State Extension Post Rock District is seeking 4-H Program Coordinator support for Mitchell, Jewell, and Smith Counties. Candidates seeking part-time OR full-time positions will be considered during the hiring process to meet the needs of the local unit. A part-time position will be assigned one county of focus in addition to district-wide program assistant roles. A full-time position will be assigned to two counties of focus in addition to district-wide program assistant roles.
A seasonal part-time position may be negotiated for the 2026 spring/summer season for the right candidate.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to be considered for this position. An application can be completed in lieu of the above-mentioned items. The application can be accessed at www.postrock.ksu.edu.
Position is open until filled. To apply, submit documents to a Post Rock District Office or by email to Nora Rhoades, District Director, at nrhoades@ksu.edu. Email subject: “4-H Program Coordinator Position”.
For more information, contact Nora Rhoades, District Director, at 785-378-3174or nrhoades@ksu.edu.
Kansas State University, K-State Extension Post Rock District, is an equal opportunity provider and employer. A criminal background check is required.
4-H Program Coordinator District Position Description (pdf)
4-H Program Coordinator Program Assistant Application (pdf)
K-State Extension opportunities