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University of Arizona · 2 months ago

Assistant/Associate Agent, 4-H Youth Development (Globe, AZ) (UPDATED)

Globe, AZ

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$57K/yr - $62K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Arizona is dedicated to advancing youth development through innovative programming. The successful candidate will develop and implement research-based educational programs, conduct training workshops, and secure funding to support county-based programming for youth and volunteers.

EducationHigher EducationNon ProfitUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative non-formal 4-H positive youth development programs, including management of an active county-wide 4-H Club program

Develop, coordinate, train, track, and manage a volunteer system for youth and adult volunteers who deliver programming and manage 4-H clubs

Identify community needs related to youth in cooperation with community groups, 4-H volunteers, local leaders, Extension advisory groups, and other Extension professionals, develop an annual Plan of Work

Collaborate with county and campus faculty, the AZ 4-H Associate Director, and other experts to develop educational programs, applied research, and scholarly works

Communicate effectively and clearly to leaders, parents, youth, stakeholders, administrators, and others

Fiscal/Budget management and resource development for county 4-H programs

Provide direct leadership and supervision for the county 4-H staff and volunteers

Recruit and promote 4-H club membership and participation to expand program reach

Build collaboration between 4-H and other community groups, agencies, and organizations to assist adults, youth, and families

Encourage and support youth participation in local, county, district, state, national, and international opportunities

Participate in community events to market 4-H and recruit new volunteers and members

Use technology, social media, and outreach platforms to market 4-H opportunities

Promote Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the University of Arizona

Prepare educational material, professional presentations, publications of research results, and publicity information in support of state, county, and community initiatives

Write for both peer reviewed publications/presentations as well as write for competitive and noncompetitive revenues of funding (grant, private, etc.)

Evaluate and document the results and impacts of applied research and 4-H educational programs and disseminate through countywide and/or multi-county events, workshops, websites, newsletters, and other mass media methods

Work as a member of the Arizona 4-H team by participating in training, sharing expertise, and serving on task forces and signature program teams

Maintain professional competence through study, participation in professional activities, and the application of knowledge and skills

Maintain high ethical and professional standards

Engage in professional service both internal to the department and university and externally in support of one's profession

Participate in statewide working groups to develop new and creative programming efforts and to promote communication and teamwork

Qualification

Youth development programmingGrant writingProgram managementVolunteer managementFiscal managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsTeaching skillsLeadership developmentHuman relationsGroup facilitationConflict management

Required

A Master's degree related to youth development, education, social work, leadership, or other related fields plus two (2) years of related experience

Must have a Valid Driver's License and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy and ability to travel throughout the county and state

Demonstrated experience in fiscal and human resource management

Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programming

Experience teaching, problem analysis, conflict management, communications, human relations, and leadership development

Experience working with youth and volunteer audiences

Program and volunteer management experience in nonformal settings

Experience in collaboration and relationship-building

Experience in identifying and obtaining grants, contracts, and other financial resources

Experience in supervision of others including planning, assigning, and scheduling work

Experience in a youth development organization (as a member, volunteer, leader, paid staff member, or some combination)

Documented excellence in communication, planning, organization, and personnel and fiscal management skills

Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, balancing multiple projects

Skills in group facilitation and knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes