Agent Associate, -H Youth Development

Position: Agent Associate, 4-H Youth Development
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** Job Description Summary
** ORGANIZATION'S SUMMARY STATEMENT:  University of Maryland, College Park is a land-grant institution with a three-part mission of teaching, research, and outreach. The campus is located in College Park, Maryland. University of Maryland Extension (UME) reaches all parts of Maryland with an office in every county and Baltimore City. Maryland 4-H is the youth development program of the land grant system.

This position will be responsible for the Calvert County UME 4-H program.
The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, and experiential educational programs. High quality science, civic engagement, and healthy living programs are delivered through clubs, school and after school programs, camps, fairs and with other community partners. Youth development professionals and volunteers support youth through nurturing sparks, promoting high quality experiences, and cultivating positive relationships within communities.
To learn more about the 4-H Youth Development Program, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).    PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking a part-time Educator to provide coordination and local programmatic leadership in educational programs for youth, families, and communities. The Educator works with volunteers and youth development agencies to plan and provide culturally relevant experiential learning opportunities for youth leading to the development of life skills. The Educator develops an active and ongoing campaign to recruit new volunteers and youth.

The Educator will be primarily responsible for developing youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues in Calvert County and in the Southern Maryland cluster. The position requires building collaborations with the University of Maryland, College Park departments and colleges, as appropriate, to enhance campus, community connections and opportunities. The faculty member will be eligible for promotion in accordance with university policies and UME professional track faculty guidelines within the defined timeframe.
This position reports directly to the Maryland 4-H Program Leader and Area Extension Director.
QUALIFICATIONS  

- Required:

● Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, social or natural science, or related field.  
● One or more years of experience in positive youth development program delivery and/or education.  
● Demonstrated effectiveness and experience teaching to include reaching underserved youth and adults in community settings.  
● Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating youth community education programs.  
● Demonstrated direct experience working with schools, after school, and/or community programs.  
● Demonstrated leadership, communication, program management and time management 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.  
● This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

● Nature of the Position:
This position frequently presents information through vocal and written communication to individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.

● Physical Demands: A routine part of this position's responsibilities would be to transport materials to and from teaching/event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 30 pounds. Set-up and tear-down of displays, tables, and chairs would be necessary at many teaching sites.

● Environmental:
Team driven, office environment of professional…