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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 3 months ago

Agent Associate, 4-H Youth Development

CARROLL COUNTY EXTENSION BUILDING

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$49K/yr - $63K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking an Educator to provide coordination and programmatic support for educational programs focused on youth development. The role involves developing and implementing 4-H youth development programs, collaborating with various stakeholders, and enhancing community connections to provide experiential learning opportunities for youth.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate a portion of the Carroll County focused 4-H youth development program in cooperation with colleagues in the programmatic cluster and University of Maryland College Park Campus College of Agriculture and Natural Resources departments and other colleges as appropriate

Facilitate research-based methods to increase knowledge, leadership, and life skills in alignment with the UME Strategic Plan and 4-H Program Priorities

Coordinate and deliver experiential learning programs for a wide range of disciplines in areas aligning with the 4-H national priorities around science, health, and civic engagement

Educate youth and adult volunteers on subject matter concepts

Work with the tenure track faculty to expand the county’s 4-H community clubs and Out of School Time programs and capacity

Conduct needs assessments, outreach, and marketing to reach broad audiences as foundational elements

Work with the tenure track faculty to coordinate and support the UME adult volunteer management system, including recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision, and recognition of youth and adult volunteers

Cultivate good working relationships with community collaborators and partners to benefit youth. Promote positive public relations with stakeholders and the community

Increase resources through cost recovery, local funding sources, collaborative, and other funding proposals to support and expand 4-H youth development programs

Serve as primary faculty member coordinating community outreach related to 4-H programming via in-school and out-of-school collaboration, libraries, community centers, etc

Serve as primary faculty members providing oversight and support to the residential camping program

Provide evidence of teamwork accomplishments in annual reports. Individual role in team programs will be defined

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Youth development program deliveryCommunity outreach educationVolunteer recruitmentExperience in STEM fieldsTeaching experienceProgram management skillsFluency in SpanishLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTime management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in youth development, education, environmental science, social or natural science, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related field

One or more years of experience in positive youth development program delivery and/or education

Demonstrated effectiveness and experience teaching broad and underserved youth and adults in community settings

Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating youth community education programs

Demonstrated direct experience working with schools, afterschool, and community programs

Demonstrated leadership, communication, program management and time management skills

Must be willing to work flexible hours, with some evenings and weekends, and to travel within assigned county, administrative cluster, and state

Personal transportation and valid driver's license

This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check