Extension Instructor or Extension Educator H Youth Development; Brown

Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator - 4-H Youth Development (Brown County)

Nebraska Extension has an excellent opportunity for a full-time faculty located in Ainsworth, NE. This position’s primary responsibility is to develop and deliver educational programs and resources within the geographic accountability region of Brown, Rock, Keya Paha, Holt and Boyd Counties.

This position will provide regional leadership for Nebraska Extension's 4-H and Youth Development programs. The Positive Youth Development – 4-H extension professional will contribute to the integrated (extension, research, and teaching) land-grant mission of the home unit and the IANR as an effective scholar and citizen, including supporting student recruitment and IANR science literacy.

In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. Nebraska Extension is an organization that values excellence and as a member of the Nebraska Extension team you will create and deliver world-class learning experiences focused on critical issues that empower Nebraskans to improve their lives.

This twelve-month, non-tenure position carries the title of open rank extension educator or extension instructor, depending on the candidate’s level of education. Those possessing a graduate level degree in the requested area of instruction will be considered for an educator position, a full-time, promo table, non-tenure track appointment. Those in possession of an undergraduate degree in the requested area of instruction will be considered for an instructor position, a full-time, non-promo table, non-tenure track appointment that will be renewed annually for a maximum of five years in the appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in youth development, education, or a closely related field (extension educator) OR bachelor's degree in youth development, education, or a closely related field (extension instructor).
• Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (i.e., publications, presentations, web, and social media).
• Experience and demonstrated ability working with youth and youth organizations, including understanding positive youth development and youth program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working as a team, displaying strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience/training in the recruitment, training, mentoring, and management of volunteers.
• Experience and ability to engage diverse and underserved audiences.
• Ability to speak language(s) in addition to English;
  Spanish preferred.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, click 'Apply Now' to create an applicant profile. Attach the following documents:

• A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references.