Assistant/Associate 4-H Agent Youth Development

The successful candidate is expected to 1) develop research/evidence-based program designed for diverse audiences, using a variety of educational methods; 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, and informational sheets; 4) successfully secure external funding (grants, contracts, and gifts) to support county-based programming; 5) demonstrate a commitment to working with minority and limited resource populations; 6) adapt and develop educational materials for under resourced populations; and 8) contribute to statewide 4-H program efforts by working on task forces, workgroups, and event committees.

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

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1. Program Development & Management
   * Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative non-formal 4-H positive youth development programs, including management of an active countywide 4-H Club program.
   * Develop, coordinate, train, 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.
   * 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.
3. Scholarly Activity and Research
   * Prepare educational material, evaluation instruments, publications of research results, and publicity information in support of state, county, and community initiatives.
   * 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 Outreach
   * Participate in community events to market 4-H and recruit new volunteers and members.
   * Participate in statewide working groups to develop new and creative programming efforts and to promote communication and teamwork.
   * Use technology, social media, and outreach platforms to market 4-H opportunities.
   * Promote Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the University of Arizona.
5. Professionalism
   * Work as a member of the diverse 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

* 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 of scholarly activity.
*Demonstrate fiscal and human resource management ability.
* Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).

• A master's degree related to youth development, education, social work, leadership, or other related fields plus two (2) years of related experience.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programming.
• Experience teaching, problem analysis, conflict management, communications, human relations, and leadership development.
• Experience working with diverse youth and volunteer audiences.
• Must be available to work some nights, overnights, and weekends with 4-H activities and events.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable
  transportation with the ability to drive according to University Fleet Safety
  Policy because this position requires travel throughout the county and state.

• 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).