Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 1 month ago
Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development)
0101 Iberville Parish Extension Office
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelPennington Biomedical Research Center is part of the LSU AgCenter, which seeks to enhance the quality of life in Louisiana through research and education. They are looking for an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent to lead the 4-H youth development program in Iberville Parish, focusing on youth leadership, community service, and educational programming.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, teach, evaluate, and report on youth educational programs that meet the needs of the parish’s diverse population in coordination with the St. Iberville Parish 4-H Program and in alignment with the strategic direction of the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development program
Deliver youth development programming through 4-H community clubs, special interest clubs/groups, school enrichment, day camps, after school programs, and other events and activities, emphasizing leadership, community service, and workforce development to name a few
Coordinate youth and volunteer involvement in multi-parish, state, regional, and the national 4-H program and events
Build and lead a strong volunteer base through recruitment, screening, training, and managing adult volunteers, including competency building using state and national 4-H research-based methods
Teach and equip volunteers in educational methods to guide and support 4-H member projects in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), including animal sciences, environmental education, robotics, and agriculture, as well as the arts, entrepreneurship, career development, leadership, nutrition, healthy living, and citizenship
Assess and identify opportunities for volunteers to serve in management and leadership roles; then recruit, train, and use volunteers in those roles
Ensure the volunteer screening process is implemented and up to date and oversee all aspects of 4-H program risk management as directed by Louisiana 4-H Headquarters and local policies
Develop program delivery strategies that include the use of deliberately focused virtual platforms. Employ up to 25% virtual programming as appropriate within parish technology resources and stakeholder needs
Encourage and support health equity programming and systems for youth as resources are available
Use a needs assessment to target programs focused on youth, reflecting the parish’s diverse population and the unique educational needs of Iberville Parish
Collaborate and develop strategic partnerships with parish and governmental departments, local businesses, and social service agencies to provide diverse and innovative educational opportunities for positive youth development
Use resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovativeness to strengthen current educational programs while reviewing and implementing new policies, maintaining enrollments and records, assessing risks, communicating effectively across social media platforms, managing the program’s financial resources, and creating educational materials
Seek and manage financial resources to support 4-H programming and ensure all financial policies are followed as instructed by LSU AgCenter and 4-H Foundation guidelines
Follow all LSU AgCenter policies and best practices regarding affirmative action, program development, program evaluation, and reporting
Develop and implement a communication plan for 4-H program participants, families, volunteers, and stakeholders using effective and contemporary approaches, including current social media
Write content for various media sources (e.g., newspapers, radio, newsletters, web, social media) to promote programs, report on programs, and educate the public
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree in education, vocational education, agricultural sciences, family and consumer sciences/human ecology, biological or social sciences, recreation and leisure studies or closely related areas
Must have an undergraduate degree with an overall grade-point average of at least 2.5 (all GPA requirements based on a 4.0 system) and a 3.0 for graduate work attempted, if any, or master's degree with an overall grade-point average of at least 3.0 or a current grade-point average of at least 3.0 on at least 12 hours of graduate credit
The applicant must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision
Preferred
A master's degree in a field listed above is desired
Experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers
Experience in teaching and applying principles of leadership development to both youth and adults
Knowledge of public relations
Ability to cope with change
Benefits
Retirement
Multiple medical insurance options
Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
University holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas)
Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
Founded in 1988
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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