Advocate for positive youth development in the community and MU
Extension.
Build and expand external local partnerships to grow the 4-H
program in the county, including but not limited to Schools,
Community Centers, and other Youth serving organizations.
Build and expand internal partnerships to grow the 4-H program
in the county, including partnerships among other UM Colleges and
Missouri Extension programs: Agriculture & Environment,
Business and Community, Health and Human Science.
Assist with coordination and planning, management, marketing,
implementing (including teaching) and evaluation (including
reporting) of researched based curriculum that has an emphasis on
Leadership and Civic Engagement, STEM, Healthy Living, Agriculture
and Natural Resources, as well as other career exploration topics.
Including curriculums offered face to face activities and
online.
Build capacity amongst volunteers and community partners,
fostering developmental relationships to contribute to program
growth.
Engage and empower volunteers and community partners to
effectively implement 4-H programs across all delivery modes.
Develop leadership capacity among youth.
Assist in the management of financial and in-kind
resources.
Coordinate and/or conduct educational events, contests, camps,
and programs utilizing a positive youth development approach.
Contribute to the statewide effort to impact the lives of all
Missourians positively including promotion of state and national
events and contests.
Report accomplishments and impacts to appropriate sources
including supervisor, funders, and stakeholders.
Assist with record keeping and report preparation of 4-H Youth
Development Programs.
Ensure that individuals in the county can participate in
extension programs.
Participate in training and professional development
opportunities for continued in knowledge, skills, and abilities as
it is related to the 4-H Youth Development program.
Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including some
evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned
responsibilities.
As with all positions, involvement with other duties and
responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission
and purpose of MU Extension.
LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Administrative supervision is received from the assigned Field
Specialist/Educator in 4-H Youth Development. This position is not
responsible for supervision.
CORE ATTRIBUTES FOR MU EXTENSION STAFF
- Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence, be an effective
team player, and demonstrate civility and respect for all.
- Engage stakeholders and learners; maintain positive
interpersonal relationships and exhibit effective written and oral
communication skills.
- Operate with minimal guidance and be a self-directed learner
who is flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
- Ensure all youth and adults in the county have an ability to
participate in extension programs which offer a safe
environment.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the
Flagship University of the four-campus University of Missouri
system. It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the most
comprehensive universities in the United States. MU’s broad
undergraduate programs and its’ graduate, professional and research
programs attract annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MU
is centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently ranked
as one of America’s most livable cities. MU Extension and
Engagement programs are located on all four campuses and in 114
counties and St. Louis city.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ability to travel and to work flexible hours, including some
evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned
responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable
knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of six hours in one or more of the domains of the 4-H
Professional, Research, Knowledge and Competency Taxonomy (PRKC)
for youth development. Domains are youth and adult development,
learning strategies and education, organizational systems and
resource management, community partnerships and volunteerism.
Experience in group work that involved direct care and interaction
with children, such as YMCA, day care, schools, recreational
facilities etc. may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the
stated education.
Individual must be self-motivated, be willing to take initiative
and have the ability to work with minimum supervision.
ASSOCIATES WILL BE EVALUATED ON
- A yearly Plan of Work based on locally identified needs.
- Ability and willingness to learn and implement hands-on
learning that has an emphasis on emphasis on Leadership and Civic
Engagement, STEM, Healthy Living, Agriculture and Natural
Resources, as well as other career exploration topics.
- Ability to build internal and external partnerships to grow the
4-H program.
- Ability to effectively use social media and information
technology including a variety of Windows based computer software
programs.
- Ability to remain organized, accurate, and dependable with a
positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Demonstration of strong communication skills when identifying
and working with partners, youth, volunteers, and community
members/organizations to provide a quality program.
- Marketing, promotion, and evaluation of programs offered.
- Use of creativity, problem solving and the ability to think on
your feet.
- Ability to understand, synthesize and communicate relevant
information to various audiences.
- Ability to recruit, develop and train youth and adults as
volunteer leaders to assist with the implementation of the 4-H
program.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-006
University Title: Educational Program Associate II
Internal applicants can determine their university title by
accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this
position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your
total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,
paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental
leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all
four UM System campuses. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an
Equal Opportunity
Employer .
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of
Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
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