"Cooperative Extension Area 4-H Youth Development Advisor for Outdoor Education serving Lassen, Modoc, Plumas and Sierra Counties (AP 25-13)"

Position Overview

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area 4-H Youth Development Advisor for Outdoor Education at the Assistant rank. The Area 4-H Youth Development Advisor is responsible for the development of the UCCE 4-H Youth Development extension and research programs in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas and Sierra Counties. The Advisor will develop and deliver a program that will provide all youth meaningful personal development opportunities. The Advisor is expected to develop an extension and applied research program framed in positive youth development, emphasizing outdoor education programs and curricula to promote program growth and expanded opportunities for youth participation.

UCCE Advisors are responsible for applied research and extension of knowledge... [full details on research, extension, collaboration, etc.]

Location Headquarters

This position will be headquartered in the UCCE office in Lassen County, 707 Nevada St., Susanville, CA 96130.

Position Details

The Advisor will develop and extend innovative 4-H Youth Development (YD) programs across the four-county area... [details on networks, programs, research, counties: Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra]

Reporting Relationship

The advisor serves under the administrative supervision of the (UCCE) County Director for Lassen County... This is not a remote position.

Qualifications and Skills Required

Required Qualifications

• Education: A minimum of a master's degree in youth/child development, human development, education, or a related field.
• Experience in conducting applied research, program evaluation, and education programs with youth.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in program and personnel management.
• Ability to travel... valid California Driver's License... background check... authorized to work in U.S.

Additional Skills Required

• Meet UC academic criteria... technical competence... cultural sensitivity... communication... collaboration...

Desired Experience

• Experience with diverse youth... partner organizations... volunteers... funding.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Assistant Rank, Step I ($85,600) to Step VI ($108,600). Salary scales.

Benefits: Comprehensive UC benefits...

Application Window

Open date: October 31, 2025
Review date: Jan 2, 2026
Final date: Mar 2, 2026

How to Apply

Visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ (position #25-13).
Documents: CV, Cover Letter (opt), Statement of Research, References (3), Transcripts.

Contact: Katie Kilbane klkilbane@ucanr.edu