Working Title: 4-H Extension Educator
Position Number: 114547
Category Status: Faculty, Non-Tenured, Full-Time Continuing Contract
Unit: AGNR-UME-Carroll County
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position is a full-time 12-month term appointment. The Agent Associate – 4-H Youth Development is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating specific components of the Carroll County 4-H program which targets the needs and interests of a diverse target audience of youth ages 5-18 as well as adult volunteers. The Agent Associate will function as an active member of the Carroll County 4- H team working under the direction of the State 4-H Program Leader and Area Extension Director with local programming leadership from the county tenure-track 4-H Educator.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs in 4-H youth development focusing on camping, shooting sports, and environmental science.
- Camp Leadership
- Plan, implement and evaluate residential camps and shooting sports camps to support programming priorities and needs.
- Provide active support and supervision of residential and shooting sports camps.
- Coordinate and participate in recruitment, training, and development of 4-H camp adult volunteers.
- Outreach
- Identify and partner with community organizations that serve youth in order to further the reach of the 4-H program in Carroll County to new audiences not previously familiar with 4-H.
- Initiate programming with community partners at public schools, afterschool programs, etc. to provide enrichment opportunities focused on environmental sciences.
- Utilize educational materials from the University of Maryland, National and State 4-H, other state/national Extension programs and Universities and government agencies that are grounded in research and science and that are evidence-based.
- Club Management
- Expand the 4-H Club program by assisting with creation of new clubs and recruiting new members through community outreach opportunities.
- Provide assistance and support for existing 4-H clubs and ensure required 4-H club documentation is appropriate and current.
- Create opportunities for youth to demonstrate and evaluate their 4-H project knowledge and recognize youth for their accomplishments and achievements.
- Recruit and train adult volunteers and teen leaders to conduct and provide educational programs.
- Assist with organization and implementation of 4-H activities, demonstrations, and events at various venues including the Carroll County Fair.
Qualifications:
Required–
- Bachelor's Degree in youth development, education, environmental science or science-related field.
- Experience teaching in a community education setting targeting youth.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Ability to lead, manage, and communicate effectively with peers, clientele, and volunteers.
- Experience working with diverse audiences of all socio-economic levels.
- Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office and use of computer technology for educational programming and management.
- Flexible working hours required which include evening and weekend programs and meetings.
- A valid driver's license and access to an automobile for travel; willing to travel as needed locally and throughout Maryland.
Salary & Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with experience, with base salary of $36,575.00/year.
The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.
Applications: All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu A complete application packet includes a cover letter of application, a current (signed) resume or Curriculum Vitae (uploaded as the required resume), 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).