Career Opportunities

Why work in extension?

As a land-grant institution, part of Kansas State University's mission is to connect community needs with university resources. We do this through a network of county, district, area and campus offices, as well as agricultural experiment centers and sites.

Our current programming is focused on helping find solutions for five grand challenges: global food systems, water and natural resources, health, community vitality and developing tomorrow's leaders. To accomplish this, we offer a wide variety of jobs, both on and off campus.

Make a difference in the lives of Kansans

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Current Openings

K-State Research and Extension provides fantastic career opportunities and is always looking for great candidates! Learn about our current vacancies below:

Extension Agents

Extension agents are full-time professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are local representatives within a statewide network of educators sharing unbiased, research-based information and expertise on issues important to Kansas.

There are no extension agent searches currently open. Please check again in 2025, as we plan to hire a variety of agents in locations across the state.

Extension Nutrition Program

The Extension Nutrition Program is comprised of EFNEP (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program) and SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education). Nutrition Educators and Assistants work to engage and empower their communities with research-based health and nutrition education.

SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Northwest Kansas

Full-time.
Office location: Colby, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information contact Lisa Ross.
View the position announcement (PDF).
Go to the job description and application portal

More Jobs in Extension

K-State Research and Extension careers can involve administrative work, research, marketing/communications, support staff, extension education and anything in between! We have openings across a wide variety of skills and subject areas.

Assistant Director for Operations and Management, College of Agriculture Dean's Office

Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Jane Schuh.
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Enrollment/Data/Evaluation Administrator, 4-H Youth Development

Location: Manhattan, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Laurie Chandler.
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Extension Agricultural Economist, Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA)

Location: El Dorado, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Kellen Liebsch.
View the position announcement (PDF).
Go to the job description and application portal

Agricultural Economist, Kansas Farm Management Association (KFMA)

Location: Colby, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
For more information, contact Kellen Liebsch.
View the position announcement (PDF).
Go to the job description and application portal

4-H Youth Development Specialist, Southwest Research-Extension Center

Location: Garden City, KS.
Screening will continue until the position is filled.
Go to the job description and application portal

Benefits

Employees of Kansas State University receive outstanding benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, sick and vacation leave and tuition assistance.