Impact-Driven Field Specialist, 4-H Youth Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri Extension invites applications for a Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development in Kansas City, MO. This 12-month, ranked, non-tenure track appointment may be at assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional, with the working title Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development.

Primary duties are 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional Service, delivering community-based 4-H programs, using research-based curricula, and developing youth and volunteer leaders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement community-based 4-H PYD programs, in-school and after-school programs, SPIN clubs, and enrichment activities.
• Use and recommend research-based curriculum and teaching methods.
• Secure a culture of high-quality service for all 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 opportunities for all youth and adults in the county to participate in extension programs.
• Apply for and administer local grants and other funding sources.
• Provide supervision and development to program associates.

Education

PhD or master’s degree

Job description

The University of Missouri Extension invites applications for a Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development in Kansas City, MO. This 12-month, ranked, non-tenure track appointment may be at assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional, with the working title Field Specialist in 4-H Youth Development.

Primary duties are 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional Service, delivering community-based 4-H programs, using research-based curricula, and developing youth and volunteer leaders.