Agent Associate, 4-H Youth Development

University of Maryland

22h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking a part-time Educator to provide coordination and local programmatic leadership in educational programs for youth, families, and communities. The Educator works with volunteers and youth development agencies to plan and provide culturally relevant experiential learning opportunities for youth leading to the development of life skills. The Educator develops an active and ongoing campaign to recruit new volunteers and youth. The Educator will be primarily responsible for developing youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues in Calvert County and in the Southern Maryland cluster. The position requires building collaborations with the University of Maryland, College Park departments and colleges, as appropriate, to enhance campus, community connections and opportunities. The faculty member will be eligible for promotion in accordance with university policies and UME professional track faculty guidelines within the defined timeframe. This position reports directly to the Maryland 4-H Program Leader and Area Extension Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, social or natural science, or related field.
One or more years of experience in positive youth development program delivery and/or education.
Demonstrated effectiveness and experience teaching to include reaching underserved youth and adults in community settings.
Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating youth community education programs.
Demonstrated direct experience working with schools, after school, and/or community programs.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, program management and time management skills.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, with some evenings and weekends, and to travel within assigned county, administrative cluster, and state.
Personal transportation and valid driver’s license.
This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check.

Nice To Haves

MA or MS in Youth Development or related field.
2 or more years of experience with the 4-H youth development program.
STEM background
Experience in distance and virtual education strategies.
Experience in volunteer recruitment and management.
Demonstrated achievement in developing, implementing, and evaluating community education programs.

Responsibilities

Provide coordination and local programmatic leadership in educational programs for youth, families, and communities.
Work with volunteers and youth development agencies to plan and provide culturally relevant experiential learning opportunities for youth leading to the development of life skills.
Develop an active and ongoing campaign to recruit new volunteers and youth.
Develop youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues in Calvert County and in the Southern Maryland cluster.
Build collaborations with the University of Maryland, College Park departments and colleges, as appropriate, to enhance campus, community connections and opportunities.