Youth Program Associate - Adair & Macon Counties

at  University of Missouri

HIRING DEPARTMENT

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement
4-H Center for Youth Development - Adair & Macon Counties

JOB DESCRIPTION

MU TITLE: Educational Program Associate I
LOCATION: Adair & Macon Counties - Kirksville, Missouri
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities and economies by producing relevant, reliable and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs of Missourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit https://extension2.missouri.edu
The University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development provides leadership and expertise with developing communities of young people across Missouri who are learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills. 4-H is publicly supported by county, state, and federal partners, as well as private resources to enrich the learning experiences of both youth and adults. For more information about 4-H, visit http://4h.missouri.edu/
This position will assist in the planning, management and support of 4-H Youth Development programs in assigned geographic area, under the guidance and supervision of the 4-H Youth Development Specialist.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An Associates’ 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.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• Individual must be self-motivated, be willing to take initiative and have the ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Advocate for positive youth development in the community and MU Extension.
• Promote and market expanding 4-H programs, including reaching new audiences with school partnerships and events open to the public.
• Assist with coordination and planning, management, marketing, implementing and evaluation of researched based curriculum that has an emphasis on Leadership and Civic Engagement, as well as other career exploration topics
• Assist in coordination and planning, management, marketing, implementing and evaluation of STEM programming involving partner organizations.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement hands-on learning that has an emphasis on Leadership and Civic Engagement; College and Career Exploration; and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
• Assist in the implementation of a total volunteer management system.
• Assist in teaching youth development and selected subject matter.
• 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.
• 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 all the youth and adults in the county have an equal opportunity to participate in extension programs.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities for continued in knowledge, skills, and abilities as it is related to the 4-H Youth Development program.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Acts, Title IX, Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act and local, state and region affirmative action plans.
• As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.