Program Technician - 4-H Youth Development

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support to the overall 4-H Youth Development program and supports growth and development of emerging programs and collaboration across the overall state 4-H program. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Extension or Ag education, Family Consumer Sciences, Education, Curriculum Development, or related field is required.
Ability to develop, organize, and deliver educational programs
Ability to develop and/or organize educational curriculum for youth audiences
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team must be self-motivated and directed with the ability to achieve measurable results
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and willingness to serve all youth audiences
Can use computers and other forms of technology to gather data, communicate and report to other individuals and agencies.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience with Extension 4-H Youth Development and/or Extension preferred.
Understands principles and trends regarding the development of curriculum.
Has knowledge of methods of teaching and instruction.
Possesses knowledge in technical writing.
Has knowledge of various needs assessment and research methods.
Skilled in evaluating standards in curriculum.
Able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone.
experience with grant writing
web page development.

Responsibilities

Assist in state 4-H program in recruitment and implementation of college scholarship program.
Provide coordination between state 4-H team and 4-H Leadership.
Provide support to statewide event planning and implementation.
Provide support gathering and organizing statewide impact reporting.
Provide support to statewide enrollment and reporting system.
Provide support to state 4-H website development.
Develop, implement, and support a statewide marketing plan.
Lead efforts to develop the new Beyond Ready career preparation summit; This includes grant writing and working with state 4-H team members.
Provide support for statewide event announcements