H Youth Development Educator - Greene

Job Summary

Job : 57921

Title: Extension Instructor (4‑H Youth Development Educator)

Location: Springfield, Missouri (primarily serving Greene County in the Southwest Region);
Missouri Southwest Region

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Department: University of Missouri Office of Extension and Engagement;
University of Missouri Extension 4‑H Youth Development Program.

This 12‑month unranked academic position is renewable annually at the discretion of the University. The workload distribution at appointment is 90% Extension Teaching and 10% Traditional Service. Circumstances affecting continued employment include work performance, fund availability, and educational priorities.

As a 4‑H Youth Development Educator, you will plan, implement, and evaluate positive youth and volunteer development programs through a variety of delivery methods. The role primarily involves implementing community‑based 4‑H PYD programs, in‑school and after‑school programs, short‑term interest (SPIN) clubs, and enrichment activities in collaboration with the Field Specialist in 4‑H Youth Development.

• Implement community‑based 4‑H PYD programs, in‑school and after‑school programs, short‑term interest (SPIN) clubs, and enrichment activities in collaboration with the Field Specialist in 4‑H Youth Development.
• Use and recommend research‑based curriculum and teaching methods.
• Secure a culture of high‑quality service for all the 4‑H members and volunteers.
• Provide leadership to 4‑H councils and committees as needed.
• Recruit, develop, and train youth and adults to assist as leaders in implementing the 4‑H program.
• Conduct evaluations of the Missouri 4‑H programs in collaboration with the Field Specialist in 4‑H Youth Development.
• Ensure that all the youth and adults in the county have an equal opportunity to participate in extension programs.
• Ensure that 4‑H leadership is representative of the county population.
• Apply for and administer local grants and other funding sources in collaboration with the Field Specialist in 4‑H Youth Development.
• Other duties as assigned.

MU Extension Specialists deliver the University of Missouri to all Missourians. They serve all Missourians by bringing research‑based solutions to local problems. MU Extension Specialists teach new and foundational concepts, link people to resources, support partner organizations, participate in research, train volunteers, evaluate programs, foster innovation, and serve communities.

These core duties fall into three major areas:

• Educate. MU Extension educators design, conduct, and evaluate educational programs. They teach research‑based information via meetings, in‑person and online courses, continuing education classes, technical assistance, volunteer training, media, websites, consultation, and other educational methods. They provide inclusive educational programs that support the individual, organizational, and community goals of Missouri’s learners and clients.
• Create. MU Extension educators develop innovative and research‑informed educational products, services, materials, and other scholarly works. These include curricula, publications, presentations, educational tools, websites, and similar resources. MU Extension educators obtain and use extramural funding to support creative works and contribute to the scholarship of Extension and Engagement by evaluating programs that result in learning and behavior changes that impact individuals and communities.
• Connect. MU Extension educators engage with learners, stakeholders, volunteers, and communities, including county extension councils, government officials and agencies, partners, and University and professional organizations. They listen and respond with care and intentionally foster engaged partnerships and robust connections to the wide array of programs offered by the whole University of Missouri System.

• Engage with stakeholders in all counties to identify educational needs and then collaborate with appropriate internal and external partners to meet those needs.
• Create an annual plan of work that reflects local needs and…