Program Technician - 4-H Youth Development

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

9d • 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.

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

Benefits

• The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty.
• The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation.
• It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level