Youth Program Associate - Dent County

University of Missouri-Columbia; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia is hiring an Educational Program Associate I to support MU Extension's 4-H Youth Development programs in Dent County, Salem, MO.

The role entails coordinating education events, building partnerships, and engaging volunteers while promoting positive youth development and leadership opportunities for youth across delivery modes. Some travel and flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education/experience is required.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Experience with building partnerships and community engagement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for positive youth development in MU Extension activities.
• Build external partnerships with schools, community centers and youth-serving organizations.
• Coordinate and plan programs, including marketing, implementation and evaluation of curricula.
• Manage volunteers and community partners to support 4-H programs.
• Record keeping and reporting of accomplishments and impacts.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent education/experience

Job description

Job Title

Educational Program Associate I

Location

Dent County - Salem, MO

Job Summary

This position will assist in the planning, management, and support of 4‑H Youth Development programs in the assigned geographic area, under the guidance and supervision of the 4‑H Youth Development Specialist/Educator.

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Assist with coordination and planning, management, marketing, implementation (including teaching) and evaluation (including reporting) of research‑based curriculum that has an emphasis on leadership and civic engagement, STEM, healthy living, agriculture and natural resources, and other career‑exploration topics. This includes both face‑to‑face activities and online curriculum.
• Build capacity among 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.
• Assist 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.
• Assist with 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 knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the 4‑H Youth Development program.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.

Leadership Received and Exercised

Administrative supervision is received from the assigned Field Specialist/Educator in 4‑H Youth Development. This position is not responsible for supervision.

Core Attributes for MU Extension Staff

• Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence, be an effective team player, and demonstrate civility and respect for all.
• Engage stakeholders and learners; maintain positive interpersonal relationships and exhibit effective written and oral communication skills.
• Operate with minimal guidance and be a self‑directed learner who is flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
• Ensure all youth and adults in the county have an ability to participate in extension programs that offer a safe environment.

Shift

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

Ability to travel and to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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. Domains are youth and adult development, learning strategies and education, organizational systems and resource management, community partnerships and volunteerism.
• 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.
• Assesses yearly Plan of Work based on locally identified needs.
• 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.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-005

University Title: Educational Program Associate I

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Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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