Agent – 4-H Youth Development

Position Description

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Extension Educator (Agent) is responsible for organizing, developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs for youth, families and communities working through volunteers and youth development agencies to provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, leading to the development of life skills for youth. The educator is also responsible for developing an active, ongoing recruitment campaign to involve new volunteers and youth. As a tenure track faculty member, the Educator will be responsible for providing leadership to develop focused youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues in the assigned Cluster. The faculty member will be on track for tenure and promotion to a higher rank in accordance with University policy and UME tenure guidelines within a timeframe defined.

Responsibilities:

· Develop, implement and evaluate a county focused 4-H youth development program in cooperation with colleagues in a programmatic cluster. Facilitate the development of leadership, social and life skills, using research-based methods and materials, to achieve an increase in knowledge, skills and desirable behaviors and outcomes that align 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 mission mandates of science, health and citizenship.

· Educate youth and adult volunteers on subject matter concepts.

· Manage and expand the county’s 4-H club and Out of School Time programs and capacity. Conduct needs assessments, outreach and marketing to reach diverse audiences as well as promote inclusivity of all youth.

· Provide leadership, coordination and support for the UME adult volunteer management system, including recruitment, screening and background check requirements, training, management 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 grants, local funding sources, collaborative and other funding proposals to support and expand 4-H youth development programs.

· Supervise full and part time staff dedicated to supporting the 4-H Youth Development Program.

· Coordinate programmatic direction in concert with non-tenured faculty position(s) and staff.

· Perform teaching, scholarship and service requirements of a faculty member of the University of Maryland. This is a tenure track position requiring documented accomplishments in the areas of research, teaching, and service.

Required Qualifications

Required–
• Master’s degree.
• Three or more years of experience in positive youth development and/or education.
• Experience working with youth groups and volunteers.
• Demonstrated teaching and leadership ability.
• Good communication and computer 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.
• Evidence of ability to build UME Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect capacity through Extension program model.
• Evidence of ability and commitment to engage diverse clientele.
• This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check and University of Maryland Background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences–
• Ph.D.
• Preferred education emphasis is in youth or child development, education, life science or related field or a similar degree emphasis in undergraduate work.
• Experience in volunteer development, youth development, program management, and grant writing and management.
• Knowledge of the educational program development process and utilization of logic models to work toward meaningful outcomes while addressing youth focused issues.
• Experience with the 4-H youth development program
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative partnerships and successful engagement with limited resource audiences.

Other Requirements

Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Application Instructions

All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/95909. A complete application packet includes a letter of application, a current (signed) resume or Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required if offered the position), and three (3) professional references, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Equal Employer Statement(s)

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with experience: Master’s Base: $56,706 – Ph.D. Base: $67,725. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.

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