Youth Program Associate - Dent County

About the role

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement's 4-H Center for Youth Development in Dent County seeks an Educational Program Associate I to assist in the planning, management, and support of 4-H Youth Development programs in the assigned geographic area. This position works under the guidance and supervision of the 4-H Youth Development Specialist/Educator.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in 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.
• Incorporate 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.
• Aid 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.
• Aid in 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.

Requirements

• An associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and some experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement hands-on learning that has an 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.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build internal and external partnerships.
• Ability to effectively use social media and information technology.
• Ability to remain organized, accurate, and dependable.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and train volunteer leaders.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits, 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.