Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development – Douglas County, MO

About the role

MU Extension & Engagement 4-H Youth Development Program
Location: Ava, Missouri, primarily serves Douglas County along with Ozark, Taney, and Christian counties in the Southwest 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement community-based 4-H PYD programs, in-school and after-school programs, short-term interest (SPIN) Clubs, and enrichment activities.
• 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.
• 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 (evaluations provided).
• Ensure that all the youth and adults in the county have the opportunity to participate in extension programs.
• Apply for and administer local grants and other funding sources.
• Provide supervision and development to program associate(s).

Qualifications

• An earned PhD or master’s degree at time of appointment.
• 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.

Skills

Engage with stakeholders in all counties to identify educational needs and then collaborate with appropriate internal and external partners to meet those needs.
Create an annual plan-of-work that reflects local needs and aligns with statewide program area efforts.
Attend at least one county extension council meeting each month and provide a program review with feedback and analysis for the respective coverage area.
Collaborate with campus-based specialists on research projects and then deliver findings from those efforts via demonstrations, field days, courses, workshops, consultations, publications, and appropriate media.
Effectively work with supervisors, other specialists, and local leaders to complete administrative tasks as needed.
Demonstrate competency in communication, educational programming, subject matter knowledge, educational delivery, volunteer management, grant acquisition, teamwork, interpersonal relations, organization knowledge, leadership, and professionalism.
Offer timely, research-based information during times of natural disasters or similar events.
Represent the University of Missouri on boards and committees as assigned.
Participate in professional development events to improve both technical and leadership skills.

Benefits

As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Pay

Minimum starting salary of $58,000.00, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Schedule

This appointment is renewable annually at the discretion of the University and workload distribution may change at the discretion of Extension leadership.