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Local Careers
At Illinois Extension, you'll develop programs, extend knowledge, and build partnerships that support local families, farms, businesses, and communities. Join us in empowering and growing resilient communities that make a lasting impact in your own backyard.
Transformative work you'll love
University of Illinois Extension is a statewide network of professionals dedicated to creating local community impact and statewide transformation. We do this by translating research and knowledge into practical programs for Illinois residents. Our programs target youth and adults, individuals and families, as well as business owners and community leaders.
Our staffing needs are diverse, but we often have openings for those with an interest in education, agriculture, environmental stewardship, foods and nutrition, and community development. And we are always on the lookout for those individuals gifted in office administration, program planning, IT, and communications!
Competitive benefits including:
- Vacation, sick time, paid holidays
- Health, vision, dental and life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities for you and your dependents
- Paid travel, professional development opportunities, and continuing education
What's it like to work for Illinois Extension?
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Current Grundy, Kankakee, and Will County openings
Extension Educator, Health and Community Wellness (Food and Health Systems)
University of Illinois Extension is seeking an individual to provide educational leadership for program delivery for Grundy, Kankakee, and Will Counties. The Food and Health Systems Extension Educator, will be responsible for organizing and conducting programs using policy, system, and environmental changes targeting specified health outcomes in alignment with the plan of work. Position requires developing partnerships with community organizations, providing technical assistance and working collaboratively with community partners, and providing professional development for organizations in communities within the target area. Master’s degree related to subject matter emphasis required.
Great benefits are available, including Medical/Dental/Vision, paid time off, and generous tuition waivers for employees and their children. The previously determined salary range for this position was $59,000 to $82,000. Submit a completed online application and apply for the specific vacancy on the online job board by 12/17/2025.
Program Coordinator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Illinois Extension in Joliet, IL is seeking a full-time Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Coordinator serving the community in Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties. This position will support and assist in managing the Master Gardener, Master Naturalist, and Master Composter Volunteer programs, as well as other Horticulture Extension-related programs for adults and youth within the tri-county unit.
Great benefits are available, including Medical/Dental/Vision, paid time off, and generous tuition waivers for employees and their children. Salary is $43,000. Submit a completed online application and apply for the specific vacancy on the online job board by 12/19/2025.
U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled (see: go.illinois.edu/EEO) that participates in the federal e-Verify program and participates in a background check program focused on prior criminal or sexual misconduct history.
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