Extension Educator- 4-H Youth Development
Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Description
Job FamilyEducation-Extension
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9625ST
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
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Working Title: Extension Educator - 4-H Youth Development (multiple
openings)Appointment: Assistant Extension Educator (9625ST),
Academic Professional (P&A)Reports To: Program Leader in Youth
DevelopmentApplication Deadline: February 1, 2023 Locations and
Percentage TimesGrant (Elbow Lake) - 80%Otter Tail East (New York
Mills) - 100% Pope (Glenwood) - 100% Renville (Olivia) - 100%
Traverse (Wheaton) - 80% Wabasha (Wabasha) - 75% ABOUT THE
POSITIONSExtension Educators are community-based academic
professionals of the University of Minnesota Extension. They are a
link between the land grant University research and Minnesota
residents by creating learning opportunities that address local
needs.This position leads, manages and stewards the full range of
4-H Youth Development programming in the county/tribal community.
4-H Educators work collaboratively with youth, volunteers,
community partners, and University faculty/staff to reach two
overarching program goals: Youth will learn by developing a passion
in their areas of interest; Youth will lead by being innovators and
social change agents. 4-H Educators ensure program quality, growth,
retention, and impact. They also:
- Build relationships with youth,
parents, volunteers, partners and stakeholders Recruit, train,
supervise and support volunteers Plan, manage, deliver, and
evaluate educational programs and events Develop outreach and
educational materials Teach and provide information to youth,
volunteers, and community youth workers Promote and market the 4-H
Youth Development program Provide financial guidance Ensure
policies and expected procedures are communicated and followed.
Prioritize responsibilities based upon the 4-H Educator's
percentage of time and additional staffing available for the local
program. The 4-H Educator position is supervised by a Program
Leader in Youth Development. Responsibilities Program Development
and Delivery - 40% Engage youth, volunteers, and partners to create
a program plan that reflects the demographics of the county/tribal
community, addresses local needs and opportunities, aligns with the
strategic direction of the MN 4-H Youth Development program and
leads to program growth and sustainability. Design and develop high
quality, culturally-relevant, impactful programs that support youth
in learning and leading. Convene and facilitate planning meetings
with youth, volunteers, and partners. Develop/adapt lesson plans
and teach/facilitate youth/adult learning using relevant content
and pedagogy/andragogy. Plan and manage the delivery of 4-H clubs,
camps, after school programs, showcase opportunities, and other
events and activities. Plan and manage 4-H experiences during the
county fair, providing opportunities for recruitment, education,
judging, and public recognition. Coordinate youth and volunteer
involvement in regional, state and national 4-H programs and
showcase events. Identify and implement strategies to diversify
program participation, ensuring programs and processes are
welcoming, accessible, and inclusive of youth, volunteers, and
staff with varying backgrounds and experience. Develop and support
community partnerships that extend programmatic reach and expand
programmatic impact; complete program agreements. Establish and
maintain an effective staffing plan including partners, volunteers,
interns, and seasonal employees. Determine fiscal resources needed
for each program and identify potential funding sources. Utilize
established evaluation tools and processes to inform future program
design, improve effectiveness, demonstrate value, and market the
program. Volunteer Systems - 35% Establish and support a volunteer
development system that builds the capacity and long-term
sustainability of the 4-H program. Identify needs/opportunities for
volunteers to serve in management and delivery roles, and recruit
and place individuals in these roles. Ensure the volunteer
screening process is implemented and up to date. Cultivate
relationships with and build capacity of volunteers through a
support system consisting of effective orientation, training,
utilization, recognition, and evaluation. Teach and/or facilitate
training for volunteers and community youth workers. Address
problems that arise with volunteer roles. Program Operations - 15%
Manage and monitor compliance with organizational policies and
procedures. Recruit, orientate, supervise and support interns and
seasonal employees. Guide and monitor operations of local governing
boards (4-H federations/councils) and county/tribal committees,
ensuring compliance with requirements for group exemption status.
Oversee and ensure completion of chartering process for 4-H
Federation/Council and 4-H clubs/groups. Manage established
processes for youth enrollment, volunteer enrollment, event
participation, and program agreements. Ensure potential and current
participants have full access to programs, services, and
facilities. Plan for and manage risk-utilizing resources and
established procedures. Guide budget development, secure and
leverage resources, monitor spending, ensure financial
accountability. Manage use of facilities and equipment, including
completion of required inventories and agreements. Maintain
organized records and provide reports. Communication and Reporting
- 10% Develop and maintain respectful working relationships with
youth, families, volunteers, colleagues, community partners, and
other stakeholders. Develop/adapt and implement a year-round
promotion and marketing strategy that attracts youth, families, and
volunteers from diverse backgrounds and leads to enrollment and
retention. Develop/adapt and implement a communication plan with
program participants, families, volunteers and partners that
utilizes effective and contemporary approaches, including current
electronic technologies. Distribute marketing materials created for
regional, state, and national 4-H educational programs and events.
Write content for various media sources (e.g., newspapers, radio,
newsletters, web, social media) to promote programs, report on
programs, and educate the public. Collect data and prepare reports
and presentations to share the public value, impacts, and
accomplishments of 4-H Youth Development with local stakeholders.
Appointment/Salary/Benefits
- The position has an annual University academic professional
appointment as Assistant Extension Educator, Job code 9625ST.
- The appointment is reviewed for renewal annually, with
continuation dependent on performance, results, availability of
county funds, and program needs.
- Internal promotion is available. Meeting the promotion policy
criteria to achieve promotion is expected.
- Salary commensurate with education and experience, estimated
starting salary is $45,000-50,000 for a 100% time position.
- Reimbursement for travel and subsistence is available in
accordance with University policy.
- University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits
package, based on percentage of appointment: Medical, dental, and
pharmacy plans . University Paid Leaves, Flexible Spending
Accounts, Retirement Plans, paid Life Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Wellbeing Programs, and
more. To learn about these excellent benefits, go to .
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a
subject/discipline relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of
this position. Experience (paid or unpaid) leading, teaching,
and/or managing programs for youth. Evidenced ability to
effectively communicate in English using oral and written
communication methods (e.g., publications, presentations, web, and
social media). Experience effectively interacting with people from
various cultural backgrounds, including race, ethnicity, national
origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability,
sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity. Ability
to work evenings and weekends. Access to personal vehicle to
include applicable driver's license and vehicle insurance. Reliable
cell phone that can be used, as needed, for work purposes.
Reimbursement will not be provided Access to a reliable internet
connection and ability to work remotely when Extension offices are
closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Strongly Preferred:
Two (2) or more years of
post-Bachelor's degree experience relevant to youth development,
program development, and/or volunteer systems development.
Evidenced knowledge of youth development theory and practice (e.g.,
college coursework, volunteer training) Experience designing,
developing, delivering, and/or evaluating educational programs.
Experience recruiting, guiding, and/or supervising volunteers
and/or staff. Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated
ability to resolve conflicts. Proficient use of technology for
communicating, locating information, monitoring trends, designing,
delivering, and evaluating programs, and reporting. Preferred:
Master's degree in a subject
matter/academic discipline relevant to the programmatic
responsibilities of this position. Evidenced ability to work
cooperatively with community partners and local governments to
address educational needs. Demonstrated success in creating and
sustaining high quality, culturally-relevant, educational programs
for youth. Experience teaching youth and/or adults in a non-formal
setting. Experience organizing and managing events and activities.
Experience with board leadership or development. Experience
applying relevant organizational policies, procedures and
regulations. Experience planning for youth safety and managing
risk. Experience developing budgets and managing finances.
Bilingual; fluent in a second language relevant to the location of
the position. Strong skills in analytical thinking,
decision-making, judgement. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple
tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality of
work. Evidence of working productively with minimal
supervision.Additional requirements/Working Conditions:
Work within an office (or hybrid
setting during pandemic) as well as in various educational
settings. Work days, evenings, and weekends, as needed, to meet
responsibilities of the position. This position often works in the
community. Must be able to travel several times per week and
regionally/statewide multiple times per year. Must provide vehicle
or make individual arrangements for transportation. Mileage
reimbursement provided. Cell phone required to meet
responsibilities of this position. Cell phone number will be
published in the Extension directory. Must have the ability to
lift, carry, pull, and push 20 pounds. Must be able to stand for 90
minutes at a time and sit for 90 minutes at a time. Some days will
require hours of standing or sitting. Must be able to submit proof
of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit a completed
religious/medical exemption and agree to comply with the
University's testing requirement. This position is not eligible for
employment visa sponsorship.
About the Department
About Extension and 4-HUniversity of Minnesota Extension is a major
outreach arm of the University of Minnesota with a mission to serve
the public through applied research and education. Our mission is
to make a difference by connecting community needs and University
resources to address critical issues in Minnesota. Extension
strives to attract and retain high-quality, passionate employees,
and weave diversity, equity and inclusion into all aspects of
Extension's programming and employee engagement .University of
Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development works in
partnership with communities to build engaged young people who are
ready to learn and lead in a global society. Using youth
development methods and principles, that are based on experiential
learning and proven to result in positive youth development; we
foster sustainability and resilience by building community-wide
knowledge, capacity, and networks that support the healthy
development of youth. Our audiences include: youth grades K-13
living in urban, suburban, rural, tribal, and online communities;
volunteers, youth workers, and partners who deliver positive youth
development programming; and, agencies, organizations, and groups
that affect the lives of youth. To learn more about our programs,
please visit .
How To Apply
(Please note: this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card
sponsorship.)Applications must be submitted online. To be
considered for this position, please click on the Apply button and
follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to
complete an online application for the position. Please include the
following attachments with your online application:
Cover letter - include your
location(s) preference. Resume - include all relevant experience
(paid or unpaid) Diversity Statement: In 500 words or less,
highlight your unique strengths, experiences, perspectives and
values as they relate to equity, diversity and inclusion. Your
statement could include the following: Personalized views and
experiences Topics through the lens of your own knowledge or
experience If you do not have personal experience on a topic,
reflect on why Demonstrated learning and growth Three (3)
professional references and transcripts for all college work
(unofficial transcripts are acceptable) will be required during the
interview process.Additional documents may be attached after the
application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and
uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments"
section. See full instructions, .To request an accommodation during
the application process, please email or call 612-624-UOHR (8647).
For questions about the position, please contact: Stephanie Grimes,
Hiring Coordinator, Youth Development, . For questions about
applying online, contact: Tiffany McMillan, Extension Human
Resources, .
Diversity
The University of Minnesota and Extension recognize and value the
importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment
experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.
The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees
with varying identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota
provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs,
facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability,
public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about
diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check. Our presumption is that
prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.Please note: All employees at the University of
Minnesota are required to comply with the University's
Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by
either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day
of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical
exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit:
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