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Sedgwick County is comprised of Wichita (the county seat) and 19 other cities in south-central Kansas. The county’s diversified urban, suburban, and rural population is over 500,000. The Sedgwick County Extension team conducts public outreach and education related to family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, agriculture, horticulture and community vitality. The county's extension director will provide leadership and oversight for an award-winning team of nine agents and approximately 15 support staff. Together, they were named K-State Extension’s 2024 Outstanding Local Unit for their remarkable service and impact. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, progressive leader to support and advance extension programming for the people of Sedgwick County.
This role will serve the people of Sedgwick County. The Sedgwick County Extension office is in Wichita, KS.
Work for this position is on site in the Sedgwick County Extension office and at locations throughout the county.
This position will require occasional overnight travel and is expected to host and attend events during some evenings and weekends.
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You will also be asked to provide the names and email addresses of three professional references.
Applications will be accepted until September 3, 2025.
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