4-H Ag Education Assistant / Extension Program Worker
About The Position
In alignment with the mission, programs and initiatives of MSU Extension, this role delivers research-based information to program participants through various methods and/or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs. Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment, which requires all staff to contribute toward a vision for success regardless of title or position within the organization. We strive to create a positive culture, access to resources, and a sense of belonging for staff, partners, and programming participants. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to ensuring that programming is available to all audiences, creates meaningful and positive impacts for participants, and demonstrates partnership and collaboration across communities. We foster an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive. We commit to continuous learning and engagement to better serve Michigan residents and meet the evolving needs of communities. We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching, and feedback toward achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff. This position will provide hands-on educational opportunities for youth related to agriculture; improve agriculture literacy, awareness, knowledge and appreciation of agriculture as it affects quality of life among K-12 students. Will primarily use National Agriculture in the Classroom curriculum (includes lesson plans and resources). Will deliver programs in Wayne County, including Detroit. Will be responsible for initiating efforts to the unreached through in-school, after-school and short term/special interest programming. As a Wayne County MSU Extension 4-H team member, you will conduct direct programming with youth (5 - 19 yrs), encourage participation in activities, and interact effectively with children and display initiative and resourcefulness in promoting interest in a variety of activities.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Some experience with working with youth and/or volunteering.
- Proven ability in establishing and working with a network of constituents and community members across race, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences.
- Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to audiences/communities representative of the communities we serve.
- Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
- Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional long-distance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
- Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.).
- Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Agriculture is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on educational opportunities for youth related to agriculture.
- Improve agriculture literacy, awareness, knowledge and appreciation of agriculture as it affects quality of life among K-12 students.
- Deliver programs in Wayne County, including Detroit.
- Initiate efforts to the unreached through in-school, after-school and short term/special interest programming.
- Conduct direct programming with youth (5 - 19 yrs).
- Encourage participation in activities.
- Interact effectively with children.
- Display initiative and resourcefulness in promoting interest in a variety of activities.
- Ensuring safety of children, visitors and co-workers.
- Facilitating setup, breakdown, check-ins, on site presence or other duties or projects as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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