University of Missouri Extension - Career Opportunities

Be a Leader

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In an ever-changing world, University of Missouri Extension is leading the way to help Missourians meet the challenges of the 21st century – competing in a global marketplace, balancing the responsibilities of work and family, protecting natural resources, adapting new technologies and creating supportive communities.

With University of Missouri Extension, you are part of a statewide and nationwide network that transforms research results into real-world solutions for agriculture, businesses, communities, families and young people. University of Missouri Extension allows you the flexibility and freedom to define your role and set your priorities.

Our specialists, located in more than 100 communities across the state, work side-by-side with local people to solve problems, make decisions, access resources and chart a course for success. As a regional specialist, you are a faculty member of the University of Missouri with expertise and research available from campuses in Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla and St. Louis at your fingertips to support you. In addition, we work collaboratively with our land-grant partner, Lincoln University, to meet the educational aspirations of people living throughout Missouri.

University of Missouri Extension receives strong support from the University of Missouri's governing body, the Board of Curators.

In joining our organization, you can experience work that has meaning and purpose. Together, we can share the satisfaction of making Missouri a better place to live and work.

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Rachel Miles, Youth Specialist, Saline County
Education is definitely a foundation of extension, but a product of that is the relationships that you build with people in these communities ... what a fun and exciting thing to be able to build these relationships with youth, who are our future leaders.

Jim Crawford, Ag Engineering Specialist, Atchison County
I enjoy helping people, and everyday when I go home, it gives me a sense of accomplishment that I have done something good today ... that I’ve answered some people’s questions and I’ve made things a little easier for them.

Virginia Wilson, Business Specialist, St. Charles County
We’re actually working with the whole community. When I first started working for extension and my first client got her loan, you would have thought I got the loan. I was really excited for my client. I like seeing them get their business off the ground. These are people that come in with a dream. They want start their own business ... they need the money ... they don’t know how to get set up. If I can help somebody do that and get their dream started, I take it personally. I really get a joy out of working with people and seeing them get their business going.

Updated 04/05/06