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4H Youth Development Educator

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Program Development - 20%
Assist Supervisor with development of 4-H Youth Development educational programs to meet identified needs and diverse interests of participants and volunteers. Apply subject matter knowledge to assist with developing educational strategies to meet identified program objectives and goals as well meet changing local and/or regional issues. Assist with developing relevant youth development educational programs, materials, and activities to meet identified needs and to carry out program priorities and goals through a variety of community strategies. Assist Supervisor in research, identification and selection of resources and activities necessary to implement initiatives and projects. Assist Supervisor in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes and to meet changing local priorities.

Program Delivery 55%
Deliver high quality 4-H Youth Development educational programs that address local, regional, and statewide youth development programming priorities to individuals and groups utilizing existing program materials and resources. Apply subject matter knowledge to assist in the creation of lesson plans necessary to deliver educational programs in an afterschool and other program settings. Under the direction and oversight of the Supervisor, occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans and/or adapt lesson plans and materials to meet established program objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters Degree with experience relevant to the role of the position. Bachelors Degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant evidence-based research experience may substitute. Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. Ability to meet acceptable background check standards. Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in English. Proficiency with windows-based software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively with schools, community, and funding partners. Ability to initiate, plan, organize, implement, teach, and evaluate informal educational programs. Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts. Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity. Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written and visual channels using traditional methods and educational tools, as well as electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.). Ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community. Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders. Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor. Ability to work in a typical office environment which may include lifting, moving, and/or transporting office supplies, work related materials, and equipment with or without accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.