Extension Agent – Meadowlark District

Ashtyn Humphreys and Megan Vrbka will begin serving as Meadowlark District 4-H youth development extension agents, effective June 8. Meadowlark District has extension offices in Holton, Oskaloosa, and Seneca, Kansas. Humphreys’s primary office is in Oskaloosa and Vrbka’s primary office is in Holton.

Humphreys earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and her master’s degree in agricultural education and leadership from Oklahoma State University. She has most recently been employed as a graduate teaching assistant for the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Education, Communications, and Leadership in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Vrbka earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural education from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She has most recently been employed as an agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor for Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer Public Schools in Humbolt, Nebraska.

4-H youth development agents develop and deliver educational programs for school-aged youth.  This includes supporting community clubs, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create new program opportunities with new and existing community partners.

More information about K-State Extension Meadowlark District is available online at meadowlark.k‑state.edu.

Contact Ashtyn Humphreys at ashtyn325@ksu.edu and Megan Vrbka at mvrbka@ksu.edu.

Extension Agent – Sunflower District

Kim Artzer, Sunflower District Extension Agent

Kim Artzer will begin serving as the Sunflower District 4-H youth development extension agent, effective April 13. Sunflower District has extension offices in Goodland, Sharon Springs, and St. Francis, Kansas. Artzer’s primary office is in Goodland.

4-H youth development agents develop and deliver educational programs for school-aged youth.  This includes supporting community clubs, out-of-school programs, school enrichment, volunteer management, and outreach to create new program opportunities with new and existing community partners.

Artzer earned both her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and her master’s degree in instructional technology from Fort Hays State University. She has most recently been employed as a professional learning senior specialist for Apple Inc.

More information about K-State Extension Sunflower District is available online at sunflower.k‑state.edu. Contact Kim Artzer via email at kjartzer@ksu.edu.

Extension Agent – Post Rock District

Post Rock District 4-H Youth Development Extension Agent

Extension agents are educators, connectors and innovators who serve as a link between K‑State and Kansas communities. This agent will lead the Post Rock District 4-H program to empower youth through connection, learning and leadership opportunities.

Details

Office location: Lincoln or Osborne, KS.
Application deadline: Feb 9.
For more information, contact Jennifer Wilson.
View the position announcement (PDF).
Go to the job description and application portal

Extension Agent – Flint Hills District (Council Grove)

Flint Hills District Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent

Extension agents are educators, connectors and innovators who serve as a link between K‑State and communities in Kansas. This agent will support Flint Hills District residents through research-based agricultural education, outreach and initiatives.

Details:

Office location: Council Grove, KS.
Application deadline: Jan 27.
For more information, contact Jennifer Wilson.
View the position announcement (PDF).
Go to the job description and application portal