Community Worker - University of Illinois Extension - Henry, Il (122895)
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Community Worker – University of Illinois Extension
Units 8 & 11 Cluster - Henry, IL (Marshall-Putnam Counties - Unit 8)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Posting 10/03-10/28 2019
Primary Position Function/Summary: The Ag Literacy Community Worker will provide and/or coordinate agriculture programs for the schools and communities in Marshall and Putnam Counties. The agriculture programs will be research-based, action oriented, and utilize the experimental learning process. The programs will aid in meeting Illinois Learning Standards and will link science, math, reading, writing, social studies, health and agriculture together in areas such as the study of animals, energy, insects, plants, soils, weather, genetics, horticulture and conservation of natural resources.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represents University of Illinois Extension and serves as a resource for the schools and communities in Marshall-Putnam Counties by providing agriculture literacy curriculum, enhanced materials, presentations, and training opportunities for staff and students. Collaborates with Unit 8 Staff and Marshall-Putnam Extension staff for planning and delivery of programs.
- Promotes career awareness in the junior and senior high schools in the community.
- Develops quarterly/annual reports summarizing program activities as requested by the advisory board, Youth Development Educator or County Director.
- Participates in local, regional, and statewide professional development and staff meetings, some of which require travel out of the Unit area.
- Works with local advisory board to secure funding and promote community awareness of Ag Literacy Program.
- Keeps an accurate record of expenditures for program materials and supplies.
- Complies with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work and assist Unit staff with collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted Reports.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience (paid or unpaid) in work related to the job to be performed
For more information about this Civil Service classification:
https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/ViewSpec.aspx?tblCS_SeriesID=14
This Community Worker position is 80%-time, benefits-eligible Civil Service positions. The work schedule is to be determined (12 months per year). The minimum salary is $13.38 per hour.
Application Procedures:
To apply, submit a Civil Service application at jobs.illinois.edu and an Exam Request form for COMMUNITY WORKER – Henry, IL Extension. Please include all relevant work/volunteer experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities. This information should be included in the Experience portion of the application. Documents such as college transcripts (unofficial are accepted), resumes, driver’s license, professional licenses, and certifications should be uploaded to the application by the time you submit an exam request, as these documents may be required for your exam.
Please monitor your email (including spam or junk mail) for testing and other correspondence from SHR-TESTING@mx.uillinois.edu and shr@uillinois.edu.
For further information regarding application procedures, contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.
This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Other pre-employment assessments may be required, depending on the classification of Civil Service employment.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
College Name or Administrative Unit:Extension Category:9-Off-Campus Title:Community Worker - University of Illinois Extension - Henry, Il (122895) Open Date:10/03/2019 Close Date:10/29/2019 Organization Name:Unit 08
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