Youth Program Associate - Livingston

Hiring Department

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement

4-H Center for Youth Development
- Livingston County

MU

TITLE:

Educational Program Associate I

LOCATION:

Livingston County
- Chillicothe, MO

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives,communities, and economies by producing relevant, reliable, and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address the needs of Missourians including: educationalattainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems;

and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The University of Missouri Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development provides leadership and expertise with developingcommunities of young people across Missouri who are learningcitizenship, leadership, and life skills. 4-H is publicly supported by county, state, and federal partners, as well as privateresources to enrich the learning experiences of both youth andadults. For more information about 4-H, visit .

This position will assist in the planning, management, and supportof 4-H Youth Development programs in assigned geographic area,under the guidance and supervision of the 4-H Youth Development Specialist/Educator.

• Advocate for positive youth development in the community and MUExtension.
• Build and expand external local partnerships to grow the 4-Hprogram in the county, including but not limited to Schools,Community Centers, and other Youth serving organizations.
• Build and expand internal partnerships to grow the 4-H programin the county, including partnerships among other UM Colleges and Missouri Extension programs:
  Agriculture & Environment,Business and Community, Health and Human Science.
• Assist with coordination and planning, management, marketing,implementing (including teaching) and evaluation (including reporting) of researched based curriculum that has an emphasis on Leadership and Civic Engagement, STEM, Healthy Living, Agricultureand Natural Resources, as well as other career exploration topics.
  
  Including curriculums offered face to face activities andonline.
• Build capacity amongst volunteers and community partners,fostering developmental relationships to contribute to program growth.
• Engage and empower volunteers and community partners to effectively implement 4-H programs across all delivery modes.
• Develop leadership capacity among youth.
• Assist in the management of financial and in-kindresources.
• Coordinate and/or conduct educational events, contests, camps,and programs utilizing a positive youth development approach.
• Contribute to the statewide effort to impact the lives of all Missourians positively including promotion of state and nationalevents and contests.
• Report accomplishments and impacts to appropriate sources including supervisor, funders, and stakeholders.
• Assist with record keeping and report preparation of 4-H Youth Development Programs.
• Ensure that individuals in the county can participate inextension programs.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities for continued in knowledge, skills, and abilities asit is related to the 4-H Youth Development program.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.