Youth Program Associate, Osage County

About the Role

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s 4-H Center for Youth Development is seeking a Youth Program Associate for Osage County. This position will assist in the planning, management, and support of 4-H Youth Development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Advocate for positive youth development in the community and MU Extension.
• Build and expand external local partnerships with Schools, Community Centers, and other Youth serving organizations to grow the 4-H program.
• Build and expand internal partnerships with other UM Colleges and Missouri Extension programs (Agriculture & Environment, Business and Community, Health and Human Science) to grow the 4-H program.
• Assist with coordination, planning, management, marketing, implementation (including teaching), and evaluation (including reporting) of research-based curriculum with an emphasis on Leadership and Civic Engagement, STEM, Healthy Living, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and other career exploration topics. This includes curriculums offered face-to-face 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 positively impact the lives of all Missourians, 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 to continue knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the 4-H Youth Development program.
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to take initiative.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to understand, synthesize, and communicate relevant information to various audiences.
• Creativity, problem-solving, and the ability to think on your feet.

Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Some experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Experience in group work involving direct care and interaction with children (e.g., YMCA, day care, schools, recreational facilities) may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the stated education.
• Preferred: 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 (youth and adult development, learning strategies and education, organizational systems and resource management, community partnerships and volunteerism).

Core Attributes

• Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence.
• Be an effective team player.
• Demonstrate civility and respect for all.
• Engage stakeholders and learners.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Exhibit effective written and oral communication skills.
• Operate with minimal guidance.
• Be a self-directed learner.
• Be 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.

Shift Details

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

Compensation

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
• Grade: GGS-005