Youth Development & 4-H Program Specialist

University of Missouri-Columbia; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri Extension, 4-H Center for Youth Development in Henry County, Clinton, MO, seeks an Educational Program Associate III to support 4-H Youth Development programs. The role involves planning, managing, and evaluating curricula focused on Leadership, Civic Engagement, STEM and Healthy Living, and entails travel and some evenings/weekends.

The position emphasizes collaboration with schools, community centers, and volunteers to expand partnerships and deliver engaging,

Qualifications

• An associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 months of experience is necessary.
• A minimum of six hours in PRKC domains for youth development.
• Experience in group work that involves direct care and interaction with children may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for education.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for positive youth development in the community and MU Extension.
• Coordinate and conduct educational events, camps, contests, and programs.
• Build internal and external partnerships to grow the 4-H program.
• Lead planning, management, marketing, implementation and evaluation of curriculum with emphasis on Leadership, Civic Engagement, STEM and Healthy Living.

Skills

Youth development

Volunteer leadership

Community partnerships

Communication skills

Social media

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Windows software

Job description

University of Missouri Extension, 4-H Center for Youth Development in Henry County, Clinton, MO, seeks an Educational Program Associate III to support 4-H Youth Development programs. The role involves planning, managing, and evaluating curricula focused on Leadership, Civic Engagement, STEM and Healthy Living, and entails travel and some evenings/weekends.

The position emphasizes collaboration with schools, community centers, and volunteers to expand partnerships and deliver engaging,