The Worth County Progress Organization and the University of Missouri Extension Council of Worth County finalized an agreement last week to join efforts in providing economic and community development services to Worth County. Through this agreement, the MU Extension Council of Worth County will employ a part-time office manager responsible for maintaining regular open hours for the Extension, while performing community and economic development responsibilities on behalf of the Worth County Progress Organization.
This position will be hired jointly by members of both organizations with assistance from MU Extension faculty. Jackie Spainhower, County Engagement Specialist in Worth County and Community Economic Development Specialist for MU Extension, will provide direct supervision for this position, with input from both the Progress Organization and Worth County Extension Council. Additionally, she will provide mentorship and guidance to the person hired for this position.
“Through this partnership, an opportunity will be created to provide tailored community and economic development programming in Worth County while maintaining open office hours for Extension,” said Jackie Spainhower. Amber Monticue, treasurer for Worth County Progress stated, “I look forward to seeing the new opportunities this collaboration can bring to Worth County, for the betterment of our community.”
Announcements advertising this position and how to apply will be in local newspapers and on social media soon. Questions about the position can be directed to Jackie Spainhower, County Engagement Specialist for MU Extension in Worth County at 660-564-3363, email spainhowerj@missouri.edu, or Chevy Davidson, Chairman of the Worth County Progress Organization at 660-254-0558, email chevy7703@gmail.com.
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