Here's an alert about a University of Minnesota job posting for an educator who
will work with Northwest Minnesota communities on community economics and
economic development opportunities. The University of Minnesota position – a
full-time one to be renewed annually – is with Extension as part of the
Community Economics program. The Extension educator will be based in Crookston,
MN. The job posting is found online at
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=100359.

The Community Economics Extension educators use applied research and
research-informed program strategies to help communities make decisions that
strengthen the vitality of their local economies. Community economics programs
offer educational opportunities for communities in such areas as economic impact
analysis, business retention and expansion, retail analysis and development,
tourism and events management, public finance, and the adoption of digital
technologies. We're looking for candidates with master's degrees and two years
of work experience with state, regional or local development agencies;
cooperative extension; higher education; community or interest-based
organizations; adult education; or foundations.

Please pass along news of this employment opportunity to anyone you know who
might be interested. We will begin reviewing applications on Feb. 27. Thanks so
much for your help.

Matt Kane, Program Leader
Community Economics / Community Vitality Center
University of Minnesota Extension
Office: 612-625-4820