Field Specialist, 4-H Youth Development & Leadership

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri Extension in Kansas City, Missouri, invites applications for a 4-H Field Specialist responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating positive youth development programs. The position emphasizes extension teaching and service with a workload split of 90% teaching and 10% service.

The role requires an earned PhD or master's degree and dates for travel across Missouri; ranking as assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional will be determined by qualifications

Qualifications

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

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).
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

PhD or Master’s degree

Job description

University of Missouri Extension in Kansas City, Missouri, invites applications for a 4-H Field Specialist responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating positive youth development programs. The position emphasizes extension teaching and service with a workload split of 90% teaching and 10% service.

The role requires an earned PhD or master's degree and dates for travel across Missouri; ranking as assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional will be determined by qualifications