4-H Extension Leader: Youth Development Educator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Central City (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission (up to 15 credits/yr

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development serving Merrick County. This twelve-month, non-tenure track role leads Nebraska Extension’s 4-H programs in the region and partners with local audiences to deliver impactful youth programming.

Based in Central City, NE, the position requires collaboration with extension specialists and staff, with opportunities for career advancement and continuing

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in youth development, education, or a closely related field (extension educator) OR bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, or a closely related field (extension instructor).
• Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., publications, presentations, web, and social media).
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work with youth and youth organizations, including understanding positive youth development and youth program management.
• Demonstrated experience working as a team, displaying strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience/training in the recruitment, training, mentoring, and management of volunteers.
• Experience and ability to engage audiences from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
• Ability to speak language(s) in addition to English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies positive and professional behavior and attitude towards colleagues, clients, and partner organizations.
• Develops and delivers proactive, innovative, and engaging educational programs and products with significant reach and impact.
• Establishes and sustains a strong local and regional clientele base and programming portfolio.
• Collaborates with Extension specialists to fulfill responsibilities.
• Engages and teaches in collaborative learning and problem-solving environments.
• Engages with local, regional, and statewide partners to address high-priority issues.

Education

Master’s degree in youth development, education, or a closely related field (extension educator)

Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, or a closely related field (extension instructor)

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development serving Merrick County. This twelve-month, non-tenure track role leads Nebraska Extension’s 4-H programs in the region and partners with local audiences to deliver impactful youth programming.

Based in Central City, NE, the position requires collaboration with extension specialists and staff, with opportunities for career advancement and continuing