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University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement
4-H Center for Youth Development - Buchanan County
Job Description
MU TITLE: Educational Program Associate III
LOCATION: Buchanan County - Easton, MO
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. ...
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Advocate for positive youth development in the community and MU Extension.
- Work as a member of the leadership team to coordinate and/or conduct educational events, contests, camps, and programs utilizing a positive youth development approach.
- Build and expand external local partnerships to grow the 4-H program in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, including partnerships among other UM Colleges and Missouri Extension programs: Agriculture & Environment, Business and Community, Health and Human Science.
- Lead the 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.
- 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.
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