Youth Program Associate – Texas County

Educational Program Associate I

LOCATION: Texas County – Houston, MO
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://extension.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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Advocate for positive youth development in the community and MU Extension.
• Assist in
  coordination and planning, management, marketing, implementing and evaluation of Healthy Living programming for every school in Texas County
  that will include partner organizations and collaboration with Extension Health and Human Science faculty.
• 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, implementing (including teaching) and evaluation (including reporting) of researched based
  curriculum that has an emphasis on Leadership and Civic Engagement, STEM, Healthy Living, Agriculture and Natural Resources, as well as
  other career exploration topics. Including curriculums offered face to face activities and online.
• Build capacity amongst
  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 in knowledge, skills, and abilities as it is
  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.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Acts, Title IX,
  Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act and local, state and federal regulations.
• 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 which offer a safe environment.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the Flagship
University of the four-campus University of Missouri system. It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the most comprehensive
universities in the United States. MU’s broad undergraduate programs and its’ graduate, professional and research programs attract annual
enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MU is centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently ranked as one of America’s most
livable cities. MU Extension and Engagement programs are located on all four campuses and in 114 counties and St. Louis
city.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 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.
ASSOCIATES WILL BE EVALUATED ON

• A yearly Plan of Work based on locally identified needs.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement hands-on learning
  that has an emphasis on 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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