Position Title |
4-H Youth Development Specialist |
Position Location |
Headquartered in Newton County - Neosho, Missouri in the Southwest Region with additional responsibilities for McDonald and Barry counties. |
Salary |
$36,500 -$46,500 (based on applicable experience) |
Position Summary |
University of Missouri Extension Regional Specialist provide leadership and expertise to the local community within the assigned counties with research-based education and information. Specialists work side-by-side with local people to solve problems, make decisions, access resources and chart a course for success. Work closely with County Councils, program partners, volunteers, and other professionals to provide programmatic leadership to diverse audiences with diverse needs. Create linkages with University of Missouri campuses, Lincoln University, and other partners and funding stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate priority programs. May provide supervision and leadership to associates within surrounding counties. Responsible for programmatic leadership and/or applied knowledge in high priority program areas related to community-focused programs that promote positive youth development, including work with 4-H clubs, schools, youth-serving agencies and community collaborations. |
Qualifications |
This position requires an earned master's degree with a
minimum of 24 hours of upper level coursework in one or more of the
following areas described in the 4-H Professional Research, Knowledge and
Competencies (PRKC 2004) taxonomy for youth development: child, adolescent,
and adult human development; education, learning theory and learning
strategies; organizational systems and human resource management; community
development/partnerships; and volunteerism.
Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and
weekends. |
Application ProcedureAPPLICATION FORM |
All interested applicants must submit a
completed application, cover letter, current resume and copies of all
academic transcripts to: MU Extension Review of applications will begin July 17, 2009. For questions, please call (573) 882-4721
or email hrdext@missouri.edu. |
Additional Information |
See http://extension.missouri.edu/newton |
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