Extension Miserez-Carter 4-H Boone County Youth Program Assistant

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Boone County Office of University of Missouri Extension

MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development

MU Extension 4-H Center for Youth Development provides leadership and expertise with developing communities of young people across Missouri who are learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills. 4-H is publically supported by county, state, and federal partners, as well as private resources to enrich the learning experiences of both youth and adults. For more information about 4-H, visit http://4h.missouri.edu/.

The Miserez-Carter Boone County 4-H Youth Program Assistant will work under the supervision of the local 4-H Youth Development Field Specialist to plan, implement and evaluate educational programming for youth in both urban and rural settings. The primary focus will be on support and coordination/communication for fair and camp activities. 

For More Information Contact: John Shackelford, MU Extension – Boone County, ShackelfordJK@missouri.edu

(573) 445-9792

 

Assist 4-H personnel and camp counselors with managing 4-H camps, which may include leading or supervising activities, preparing materials, chaperoning, and other needed tasks

Assist with planning, organizing and conducting the 4-H/Youth activities at the Boone County Fair. This may include paperwork, assisting with livestock shows and auction, data entry, and other forms of support. 

Assist in teaching youth development and selected subject matter specifically in reference to leadership and officer training.

Assist with the general management of the 4-H program, which may include paperwork, ordering and organizing supplies, participating in planning meetings, etc.

Assist in expanding 4-H programs and reaching new audiences with school partnerships and events open to the public. 

Conduct program evaluations and collect/report information for reports. 

Assist with communications, including writing letters and emails, preparing brochures and flyers, outreach activities, social media, and preparing news releases.

As requested, participate in positive youth development trainings.

Assist with the preparation and delivery of other Extension programs as needed. 

Weekly meetings with the supervisor.

Conduct all activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Acts, Title IX, Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act and local, state and region affirmative action plans.

As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities may be expected in order to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.

Administrative supervision is received from a designated individual. No supervision is exercised.

Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence, be an effective team player, and demonstrate inclusivity, civility and respect for all.

Engage stakeholders and learners; maintain positive interpersonal relationships, and exhibit effective written and oral communication skills.

Operate with minimal guidance, and be a self-directed learner who is flexible and adaptable to changing environments.

Salary: $10.00 an hour

Grade: GGS-MKT

University Title: Temporary Professional

Internal applicants can determine their current grade and university title by accessing the Job Information page through the Additional Employee Info tile in myHR.

The hours are part-time, 20 hours per week on average, and will include some evenings and weekends, and possibly overnight hours for camps. 

Candidate must be a current undergraduate in any four-year college or university located in Boone County, Missouri. Must have regular, reliable transportation. 

Ability and willingness to learn and implement hands-on learning with appropriate supervision. Ability to travel in and around Boone County and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Ability to effectively use social media and information technology including a variety of Windows based computer software programs.

Should be organized, accurate, and dependable with a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team. Experience working with youth and volunteers is a definite plus. Need to have strong communication skills and ability to partner with youth, volunteers and community members/organizations to provide a quality program. Must adhere to high ethical standards.

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

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