Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development – Cole County

Job Details

Hiring Department

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement

University of Missouri Extension 4-H Youth Development Program

MU TITLE: Assistant/Associate/Full Extension Professional

LOCATION: Jefferson City, Missouri, primarily serves Cole County along with Callaway and Osage counties in the East Central Region, with additional service across the state as needed.

Specialist 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 Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating positive youth and volunteer development programs.

This position is a 12-month, ranked, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional. ... (full duties, qualifications, and expectations as posted)