H County Educator; Orleans & Essex Counties

Position: 4-H County Educator (Orleans & Essex Counties)

4-H County Educator (Orleans & Essex Counties)
Posting Summary

4-H is the nation's positive youth development program that builds skills needed in life and career, through fun, hands-on, non-formal educational experiences, delivered in partnership with caring adults. 4-H County Educators provide program development, coordination, outreach and teaching for county, regional and state UVM Extension 4-H Youth Development Educational Programs for youth ages 5-18.

The 4H Educator work includes recruiting, developing and collaborating with volunteers and community partners, promoting and expanding 4-H efforts, and evaluating program quality. Programming foci include science, healthy living and civic engagement as well as building leadership and other workforce skills.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Bachelor's degree + 2 years of related experience, or equivalent work combination, with focus in youth or family programming, is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with youth and adult volunteers, including community partners, in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer and electronic communication proficiency.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, teach and evaluate educational programs.
• Provide leadership in a collaborative environment and be consistently supportive of decisions made by University of Vermont Extension.
• Work independently.
• Interpret research findings on youth development and communicate these with youth and volunteer audiences or with faculty working with subject area curriculum/program teams and advisory groups.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with volunteer development and/or building community collaborations preferred.

Anticipated Pay Range

$37,000-$45,000 at .80 FTE

Other Information

• .80 FTE is 30 hours per week.
• Office is located in Newport, VT but hybrid or remote work within Orleans & Essex Counties will be considered.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, weekends, and willingness to travel, primarily within the state.
• Working an irregular, yet flexible schedule that includes some nights, overnights and weekends.
• Travel in counties and statewide is expected with perhaps nationally optional.
• 120 day probationary period required.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle. Must be able to lift and haul totes of supplies for events.

Special Conditions

• Non-standard work hours required
• A probationary period may be required
• Contingent on continued funding
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime)
• Travel to and from worksites required
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy
• Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Newport, Vermont, United States

Department

Ext - Statewide 4-H/50050

Open Until Filled

No

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