Job description template
Extension Educator Job Description Template
A copy-ready extension educator job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.
Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows extension educators earn a median of $60,220 ($28.95/hour); the middle 50% earn $46,990–$73,130.
Job title
Extension Educator
Job summary
[Company name] is seeking a dependable extension educator to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will teach workshops, advise farmers and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.
Responsibilities
- Teach workshops
- Advise farmers
- Run 4-H programs
- Run field days
- Answer questions
- Write publications
- Evaluate programs
- Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations
Required qualifications
- Master's degree
- Working knowledge of agricultural knowledge and teaching adults
- Communication and relationship building
- [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]
Preferred qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Pesticide applicator license
- CCA
- Experience with presentation tools
Skills
- Youth development
- Program evaluation
- Writing
- Diagnostics
- Organization
- Patience
Work environment and schedule
Educators work in county offices, farms, schools and community sites. Full time, with evening and weekend events.
Pay and benefits
$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]
Equal opportunity
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Tips for a extension educator job posting that attracts applicants
- Use the title candidates search for. “Extension Educator” is the clearest; alternates include Extension Agent, County Extension Agent, 4-H Educator.
- Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
- Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of an extension educator so applicants self-select accurately.
- Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Extension Educator training: widens your applicant pool.
Next steps
Screen and interview with our Extension Educator hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.