# Job Position
**Position:** Horticulture Extension Agent

**Company:** Johnson County K-State Research and Extension

**Location:** Olathe, KS

**Work Type:** Full-time

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## Job Description

About This Role:Johnson County is home to over 619,000 residents, serving a diverse and expanding population living in both urban and rural areas. As part of the Johnson County Extension team, this agent will collaborate with the Small Farms agent to deliver horticulture programming addressing the local foods system.Johnson County has a thriving Extension Master Gardener (EMG) volunteer program. There are currently 492 EMG volunteers leading horticultural education activities throughout the county. Nine community demonstration gardens are maintained and supported.Extension agents are professional educators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. Agents are jointly responsible to the director of K-State Research and Extension (represented by a desi