Youth Program Associate - Osage County

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri Extension, 4-H Center for Youth Development in Osage County, seeks an Educational Program Associate I to support 4-H Youth Development programs in Linn, MO. You will assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering evidence-based curricula and activities that promote leadership, citizenship, and healthy living.

Under supervision of the Field Specialist, you will build community partnerships, recruit volunteers, manage events, and report results to funders.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in youth development or 4-H programs preferred.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for positive youth development in the community.
• Build external partnerships to grow the 4-H program.
• Coordinate curriculum planning, delivery, and evaluation of 4-H curricula.
• Manage educational events, contests, camps, and programs.
• Report accomplishments to supervisor, funders, and stakeholders.
• Maintain records and support 4-H youth development programs.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
• Travel as needed and work flexible hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Hiring Department

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension andEngagement

4-H Center for Youth Development - Osage County

Job Description

M.U TITLE: Educational Program Associate I

LOCATION: Osage County - Linn, MO

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension andEngagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives,communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, andresponsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Ourdedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate withresearchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programsthat address the needs of Missourians including: educationalattainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, businessand workforce development; global food systems; and health systems.For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, pleasevisit https://extension.missouri.edu/

The University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for YouthDevelopment provides leadership and expertise with developingcommunities of young people across Missouri who are learningcitizenship, leadership, and life skills. 4-H is publicly supportedby county, state, and federal partners, as well as privateresources to enrich the learning experiences of both youth andadults. For more information about 4-H, visit http://4h.missouri.edu

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Advocate for positive youth development in the community and MUExtension.
• Build and expand external local partnerships to grow the 4-Hprogram 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 programin the county, including partnerships among other UM Colleges andMissouri Extension programs: Agriculture & Environment,Business and Community, Health and Human Science.
• Assist with coordination and planning, management, marketing,implementing (including teaching) and evaluation (includingreporting) of researched based curriculum that has an emphasis onLeadership and Civic Engagement, STEM, Healthy Living, Agricultureand Natural Resources, as well as other career exploration topics.Including curriculums offered face to face activities andonline.
• Build capacity amongst volunteers and community partners,fostering developmental relationships to contribute to programgrowth.
• Engage and empower volunteers and community partners toeffectively implement 4-H programs across all delivery modes.
• Develop leadership capacity among youth.
• Assist in the management of financial and in-kindresources.
• 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 allMissourians positively including promotion of state and nationalevents and contests.
• Report accomplishments and impacts to appropriate sourcesincluding supervisor, funders, and stakeholders.
• Assist with record keeping and report preparation of 4-H YouthDevelopment Programs.
• Ensure that individuals in the county can participate inextension programs.
• Participate in training and professional developmentopportunities for continued in knowledge, skills, and abilities asit is related to the 4-H Youth Development program.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including someevenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assignedresponsibilities.
• As with all positions, involvement with other duties andresponsibilities may be expected in order to support the missionand purpose of MU Extension.

LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Administrative supervision is received from the assigned FieldSpecialist/Educator in 4-H Youth Development. This position is notresponsible for supervision.

CORE ATTRIBUTES FOR MU EXTENSION STAFF

• Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence, be an effectiveteam player, and demonstrate civility and respect for all.
• Engage stakeholders and learners; maintain positiveinterpersonal relationships and exhibit effective written and oralcommunication skills.
• Operate with minimal guidance and be a self-directed learnerwho is flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
• Ensure all youth and adults in the county have an ability toparticipate in extension programs which offer a safeenvironment.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is theFlagship University of the four-campus University of Missourisystem. It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the mostcomprehensive universities in the United States. MU’s broadundergraduate programs and its’ graduate, professional and researchprograms attract annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MUis centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently rankedas one of America’s most livable cities. MU Extension andEngagement programs are located on all four campuses and in 114counties and St. Louis city.

Shift

Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (30 hours aweek)

Ability to travel and to work flexible hours, including someevenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assignedresponsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate's Degree or an equivalent combination of education andexperience and some experience from which comparable knowledge andskills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of six hours in one or more of the domains of the 4-HProfessional, Research, Knowledge and Competency Taxonomy (PRKC)for youth development. Domains are youth and adult development,learning strategies and education, organizational systems andresource management, community partnerships and volunteerism.

Experience in group work that involved direct care and interactionwith children, such as YMCA, day care, schools, recreationalfacilities etc. may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for thestated education.

ASSOCIATES WILL BE EVALUATED ON

• A yearly Plan of Work based on locally identified needs.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement hands-onlearning that has an emphasis on emphasis on Leadership and CivicEngagement, STEM, Healthy Living, Agriculture and NaturalResources, as well as other career exploration topics.
• Ability to build internal and external partnerships to grow the4-H program.
• Ability to effectively use social media and informationtechnology including a variety of Windows based computer softwareprograms.
• Ability to remain organized, accurate, and dependable with apositive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Demonstration of strong communication skills when identifyingand working with partners, youth, volunteers, and communitymembers/organizations to provide a quality program.
• Marketing, promotion, and evaluation of programs offered.
• Use of creativity, problem solving and the ability to think onyour feet.
• Ability to understand, synthesize and communicate relevantinformation to various audiences.
• Ability to recruit, develop and train youth and adults asvolunteer leaders to assist with the implementation of the 4-Hprogram.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Grade: GGS-005

University Title: Educational Program Associate I

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Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of yourtotal compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefitspackage, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement,paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parentalleave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for allfour UM System campuses. For additional information on Universitybenefits, 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.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director ofAccessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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