"4-H Youth Development Educator – Pike County, MO"

Hiring Department

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement

University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Program

Job Description

MU TITLE: Extension Instructor

LOCATION: Bowling Green, Missouri, primarily serving Ralls, Pike, Marion, and Audrain Counties in the Northeast Region

EDUCATOR EMPHASIS

University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth development programs help children and teens become caring, capable, competent, and contributing through a series of progressive experiences over time with caring adults during non-school hours. 4-H youth development programs focus on the broader developmental needs of youth rather than preventing single issues or problems. 4-H youth development programs use a human ecological approach, recognizing that young people are part of systems, including family, school, community, and society.

Program specialization: The 4-H Youth Development Educator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating positive youth and volunteer development programs through various delivery methods.

As an Educator, your workload distribution at appointment will be 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional Service.

This appointment is renewable annually at the discretion of the University and workload distribution may change at the discretion of Extension leadership. Circumstances affecting continued employment include, but are not limited to, work performance, fund availability, and educational priorities.

This position is a 12-month unranked academic position. This position will have a MU Title of Extension Instructor with the working title of 4-H Youth Development Educator.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement community-based 4-H PYD programs, in-school and after-school programs, short-term interest (SPIN) Clubs, and enrichment activities in collaboration with the Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development.
• Use and recommend research-based curriculum and teaching methods.
• Secure a culture of high-quality service for all the 4-H members and volunteers.
• Provide leadership to 4-H councils and committees as needed.
• Recruit, develop, and train youth and adults to assist as leaders with implementing the 4 - H program.
• Conduct evaluations of the Missouri 4-H programs in collaboration with the Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development.
• Ensure that all the youth and adults in the county have an equal opportunity to participate in extension programs.
• Ensure that 4-H leadership is representative of the county population.
• Apply for and administer local grants and other funding sources in collaboration with the Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development.
• Other duties as assigned.

CORE DUTIES OF MU EXTENSION SPECIALISTS

MU Extension Specialists deliver the University of Missouri to all Missourians... [abbreviated for brevity, full details in text]

Professional Expectations

• Engage with stakeholders in all counties to identify educational needs...

Additional Expectations

MU Extension Educators travel regularly...

MU EXTENSION LEADERSHIP RECEIVED

The Senior Program Director for 4-H Youth Development provides overall programmatic leadership...

Qualifications

An earned bachelor’s degree at appointment time.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Hours of upper-level coursework in one or more of the following areas: child, adolescent, and adult human development; education, learning theory, and learning strategies; organizational systems and human resource management; community development/partnerships; and volunteerism.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Minimum starting salary of $47,000.00, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Application Materials

Complete the brief online application and be prepared to upload:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Copies of all unofficial academic transcripts, and
• a list of 3-5 references

For questions regarding the online application process contact MUHR@missouri.edu or call 573.882.7976...