Assistant/Associate Agent, 4-H Youth Development (Globe, AZ)

The successful candidate is expected to 1) develop/implement research/evidence-based programming for various audiences, using a variety of educational methods and track outcomes through evaluation; 2) conduct staff and volunteer training workshops to ensure understanding of 4-H policies, procedures, and best practices; 3) develop content for factsheets, peer-reviewed journal articles, professional presentations, and informational sheets; 4) successfully secure external funding (grants, contracts, and gifts) to support county-based programming; 5) demonstrate a commitment to working with limited resource populations; 6) adapt and develop educational materials for under resourced populations in both traditional and non-formal 4-H projects; and 7) contribute to statewide 4-H program efforts by working on task forces, workgroups, professional associations, and event committees.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

1. Program Development & Management

• Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative non-formal 4-H positive youth development programs, including management of an active county-wide 4-H Club program.
• Develop, coordinate, train, track, and manage a volunteer system for youth and adult volunteers who deliver programming and manage 4-H clubs.
• Identify community needs related to youth in cooperation with community groups, 4-H volunteers, local leaders, Extension advisory groups, and other Extension professionals, develop an annual Plan of Work.
• Collaborate with county and campus faculty, the AZ 4-H Associate Director, and other experts to develop educational programs, applied research, and scholarly works.
• Communicate effectively and clearly to leaders, parents, youth, stakeholders, administrators, and others.
• Fiscal/Budget management and resource development for county 4-H programs.
• Provide direct leadership and supervision for the county 4-H staff and volunteers.

2. Youth Development and Volunteer Engagement

• Recruit and promote 4-H club membership and participation to expand program reach.
• Build collaboration between 4-H and other community groups, agencies, and organizations to assist adults, youth, and families.
• Encourage and support youth participation in local, county, district, state, national, and international opportunities.
• Participate in community events to market 4-H and recruit new volunteers and members.
• Use technology, social media, and outreach platforms to market 4-H opportunities.
• Promote Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the University of Arizona.

3. Scholarly Activity and Research

• Prepare educational material, professional presentations, publications of research results, and publicity information in support of state, county, and community initiatives.
• Write for both peer reviewed publications/presentations as well as write for competitive and noncompetitive revenues of funding (grant, private, etc.).
• Evaluate and document the results and impacts of applied research and 4-H educational programs and disseminate through countywide and/or multi-county events, workshops, websites, newsletters, and other mass media methods.

4. Collaboration and Professionalism

• Work as a member of the Arizona 4-H team by participating in training, sharing expertise, and serving on task forces and signature program teams.
• Maintain professional competence through study, participation in professional activities, and the application of knowledge and skills.
• Maintain high ethical and professional standards.
• Engage in professional service both internal to the department and university and externally in support of one's profession.
• Participate in statewide working groups to develop new and creative programming efforts and to promote communication and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Documented excellence in communication, planning, organization, and personnel and fiscal management skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, balancing multiple projects.
• Skills in group facilitation and knowledge of adult and youth teaching/learning processes.
• Be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Exhibit a positive view of others and their capabilities.
• Demonstrated record or understanding of scholarly activity.
  
  

• A Master's degree related to youth development, education, social work, leadership, or other related fields plus two (2) years of related experience.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy and ability to travel throughout the county and state.
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal and human resource management.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programming.
• Experience teaching, problem analysis, conflict management, communications, human relations, and leadership development.
• Experience working with youth and volunteer audiences.
• Program and volunteer management experience in nonformal settings.
• Experience in collaboration and relationship-building.
• Experience in identifying and obtaining grants, contracts, and other financial resources.
• Experience in supervision of others including planning, assigning, and scheduling work.
• Experience in a youth development organization (as a member, volunteer, leader, paid staff member, or some combination).