Extension Field Specialist, -H Workforce Readiness

Extension Field Specialist, 4-H Workforce Readiness

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Operating Title Extension Field Specialist, 4-H Workforce Readiness

Long Classification Title

Campus Location

Department

Department UNH Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development

Summary of Position

This position is located at UNH Cooperative Extension’s Hillsborough County office in Goffstown, New Hampshire, however is responsible for statewide support in the area of workforce readiness.

The 4-H workforce readiness field specialist is responsible for the development of the N.H. 4-H Work Life pathway with a focus on preparing youth for their next steps as members of the workforce and their communities. The 4-H workforce readiness field specialist provides leadership in determining needs; establishing priorities; and developing, marketing, implementing and evaluating programs. The pathway includes the essential content-focused touchpoints throughout the 4-H programming year, and academic and career development opportunities in a multitude of industries and fields.

Program development must include strategies to engage youth and families experiencing poverty, instability, disabilities, cultural differences and/or other barriers to participation. As a member of the leadership development area of expertise (AoE) team, the field specialist will collaborate with Extension colleagues from other AoEs (e.g., science development and healthy living), other Extension program teams (Community and Economic Development, Food and Agriculture, Natural Resources, Health & Well-being), and with university departments (e.g., Paul College of Business and Economics, College of Health and Human Services, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture), to develop/identify content touchpoints and career development opportunities.

As a member of the 4-H state office team, the field specialist will provide additional hands‑on support of statewide programming. This position will have occasional night and weekend programmatic responsibilities over the course of each month.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Acceptable minimum years of experience

Additional Job Information

Applications received by August 9 will be provided priority review.

Posting Number

Posting Number PS4702FY24

Other minimum qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in appropriate discipline and two years related experience. A strong candidate with a bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline and at least three years’ relevant experience may be considered if they are willing to obtain a master’s degree within seven years of hire.
• High degree of subject matter competence in workforce readiness for youth, youth development, community development and educational leadership.
• Demonstrated competency in developing and delivering educational programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with coworkers and clients with a variety of values and interests and of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds, income and education levels.
• Availability to work some nights and weekends.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, locally and statewide. Mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, manage multiple demands, and set priorities.

• Experience or familiarity with Extension programs.
• Experience in conducting needs assessment and evaluation methods.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

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