Location: Cambridge, MD
Description:
Title: Agent Associate Working Title: Agent Associate, 4-H Youth Development Position Number: 103478 Category Status: Faculty, Non-Tenured, (Full-time) Contractual Unit: AGNR-UME Dorchester County
Purpose: The Agent Associate, performs a variety of duties including teaching, organizing activities and events,
and planning and presenting other educational offerings of the University of Maryland Extension-Dorchester
County located at 501 Court Lane in Cambridge, MD. The Agent Associate is also responsible for conducting
an aggressive recruitment campaign to increase the number of enrolled volunteers and youth. In carrying out
these duties, the individual is responsible to the State 4-H Program Leader, and Area Extension Director.
and planning and presenting other educational offerings of the University of Maryland Extension-Dorchester
County located at 501 Court Lane in Cambridge, MD. The Agent Associate is also responsible for conducting
an aggressive recruitment campaign to increase the number of enrolled volunteers and youth. In carrying out
these duties, the individual is responsible to the State 4-H Program Leader, and Area Extension Director.
Duties:
- Provide leadership for Dorchester County 4-H programs, developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs for a wide range of disciplines and delivery modes for youth in Dorchester County
- Work cooperatively with University of Maryland Extension staff to market, promote, and deliver youth development programs to new, underserved, limited resource and vulnerable youth audiences
- Plan and organize a process to develop 4-H Clubs and outreach programs based on experiential learning
- Develop and support adult volunteers, including recruiting, screening, tracking and training
- Build community partnerships to increase the visibility and reach of the 4-H youth development program
- Pursue opportunities to increase funding and resources through grants, gifts and collaborative efforts to support and expand programs
- Demonstrate teaching and leadership ability through program coordination, work group/committee leadership, presentations and service to the 4-H program and University of Maryland Extension.
- Cooperate across disciplines to develop experiential learning opportunities for youth
- Collect data on program participation
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in related field of Youth Development, Education, Social Work, Science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics or Education
- Demonstrable evidence of working in the field of youth/child development
- Experience working with underserved and low income audience, including youth
- Demonstrated effectiveness and experience in teaching youth and or volunteers in a community setting
- Demonstrated achievement in developing, implementing and evaluating community education programs
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office, G-Mail and other Google apps.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, with some evenings, weekends and holidays, and to travel within the county and state
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Personal reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.
To Apply:
All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu. The position number is
103478. A complete application packet includes: a cover letter, resume or CV, contact information for three references, and copies of transcripts. For best consideration apply by: September 15, 2018. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected.