Career opportunities with MU Extension

Open positions

Open Extension positions are listed in the table below. For more information and to apply online, select the job title in the table or go to https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search by Job ID. Applications must be submitted through the online process.

Program area Job title Location
4-H Youth Program Associate, part-time (Job ID 48865) Mississippi County, Southeast Region
4-H Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development (Job ID 48582) Greene County, Southwest Region
4-H 4-H Youth Development Educator (Job ID 48518) Jackson County, Urban West Region
4-H Youth Program Associate, part-time (Job ID 48389) Morgan County, West Central Region
4-H Youth Program Associate (Job ID 48386) Henry County, West Central Region
4-H Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development (Job ID 48346) Stoddard County, Southeast Region
4-H Youth Program Associate (Job ID 48318) Carroll County, Northwest Region
4-H 4-H Youth Development Educator (Job ID 48196) Carter County, Southeast Region
4-H Youth Program Associate, part-time (Job ID 48185) Butler County, Southeast Region
4-H Youth Program Associate (Job ID 48129) Ray & Caldwell Counties, Northwest Region
4-H State 4-H Leadership & Civic Engagement Educator (Job ID 47936) Columbia, MO
4-H Youth Program Associate III (Job ID 44944) Platte County, Urban West Region
4-H Youth Program Associate, part-time (Job ID 47581) Macon County, Northeast Region
4-H Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development (Job ID 47353) Putnam County, Northeast Region
4-H Youth Program Associate, part-time (Job ID 47328) Gentry County, Northwest Region
4-H Youth Program Associate (Job ID 46645) Cape Girardeau County, Southeast Region
4-H Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development (Job ID 45590) Audrain County, Northeast Region
4-H Youth Program Associate, part-time (Job ID 44987) Adair County, Northeast Region
4-H Extension Youth Program Associate, part-time (Job ID 44165) Shelby County, Northeast Region
4-H Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development (Job ID 43848) St. Louis City, Urban East Region
Administration Regional Extension & Engagement Specialist (Job ID 48878) Southwest Region
Administration County Office Support (Job ID 47401) Cole County, East Central Region
Agriculture Field Specialist in Horticulture (Job ID 48569) Jasper County, Southwest Region
Agriculture Field Specialist in Livestock (Job ID 48372) Lawrence County, Southwest Region
Agriculture Field Specialist in Agricultural Business (Job ID 48350) Knox County, Northeast Region
Agriculture Field Specialist in Horticulture (Job ID 48110) Boone County, Northeast Region
Agriculture Field Specialist in Agronomy (Job ID 47763) Franklin County, East Central Region
Agriculture Field Specialist in Livestock (Job ID 47523) St. Francois County, East Central Region
Agriculture Field Specialist in Livestock (Job ID 47215) Cape Girardeau County, Southeast Region
Agriculture Field Specialist in Livestock (Job ID 46410) Callaway County, East Central Region
Agriculture Extension Field Specialist in Agricultural Engineering (Job ID 44332) Butler County, Southeast Region
Agriculture Extension Field Specialist in Horticulture (Job ID 44330) Butler County, Southeast Region
Agriculture Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy (Job ID 44329) Mercer County, Northwest Region
Business Development APEX Accelerator Business Development Consultant (Job ID 48651) St. Louis, MO
Business Development Field Specialist in Labor and Workforce Development (Job ID 47360) Johnson County, West Central Region
Business Development Field Specialist in Regional Economic Development (Job ID 45462) Madison County, Southeast Region
Community Development Field Specialist in Community Development, emphasis in Early Childhood Impact (Job ID 47947) St. Louis, Urban East Region
First Responder Education Office Support Assistant IV - FRTI (Job ID 48655) Columbia, MO
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 48941) Ozark County, Southwest Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 48932) Polk County, West Central Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 48919) Platte County, Urban West Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 48909) Clay County, Urban West Region
Health & Human Sciences Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health (Job ID 48216) Dallas County, West Central Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 47928) Scott County, Southeast Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 47710) Barton County, Southwest Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 47377) Jasper County, Southwest Region
Health & Human Sciences Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health (Job ID 46333) Barton County, Southwest Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 46128) Buchanan County, Northwest Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 46122) Johnson County, West Central Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 45038) St. Louis County, Urban East Region
Health & Human Sciences Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health (Job ID 45133) Pemiscot County, Southeast Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 44342) Jackson County, Urban West Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 44345) Jackson County, Urban West Region
Health & Human Sciences Nutrition Program Associate (Job ID 44285) St. Louis County, Urban East Region
Program Development CARES Project Coordinator (Job ID 48825) Columbia, MO

Working for MU Extension

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    We Serve Missouri and Deliver Mizzou. 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 and staff members — serving in all 114 Missouri counties and the City of St. Louis — partner with local people and communities to solve problems, make decisions, access resources and chart a course for success. As a 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 to support you. We also 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.

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    Knowledge is University of Missouri Extension's biggest asset. We believe in continual investment in training and provide the latest tools and skills to get the job done. From the moment you join University of Missouri Extension throughout your career, you receive up-to-date training in your field, as well as opportunities to grow personally. Each faculty member creates an individual development plan to build on strengths and expand knowledge.

    Professional development with University of Missouri Extension takes many forms:

    • New faculty and staff orientation
    • Scheduled professional and personal development experiences
    • Individualized and specialized professional development, including international experiences and national conferences
    • Study leave to pursue an advanced degree for ranked faculty
    • Tuition assistance for graduate education
    • Leadership training
    • Internships and externships
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    Find your place

    University of Missouri Extension knows there's more to who you are than your career. As a MU Extension faculty or staff member, you are part of the community — living and working alongside your neighbors.

    We know that lifestyle, family and personal interests are important considerations when making career decisions.

    Whether your tastes run to the simplicity of rural living, the excitement of city life or somewhere in between, you will find your place here in Missouri. In addition, you will enjoy a cost of living that is among the lowest in the nation.

Application assistance

  • Current MU employees must go through MyHR to complete the application process.
  • For questions about the online application process, call 573-882-7976.
  • For technical support using the application system, call the MU Help Desk at 573-882-5000.
  • To check the status of position searches, please email [email protected].

To search for other job postings

  • Select the type of position you are seeking (executive, academic, staff or temporary non-benefit eligible). Note: Field Specialist/Faculty positions are listed as “academic.” Other administrative titles (e.g. Nutrition or Youth Program Associates) are listed as “staff.” Job openings can also be filtered by location.
  • Select “prospective employees” if you are not a current University of Missouri employee. If you are currently employed through MU, select “current employees.”
  • Select “view all jobs.”
  • At the top right of the page, select the sort button and sort by job title or search by job ID (listed in chart below).
  • Applications must be submitted through the online process.

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