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Extension State 4-H Natural Resources & Camp Educator - Columbia, MO

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Job Title: Extension State 4-H Natural Resources & Camp Educator - Columbia, MO
Location: Columbia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 35190
Job Description

HEADQUARTERED: University of Missouri-Columbia. 4-H Center for Youth Development.

The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement’s distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities and economies by producing relevant, reliable and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address needs of Missourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit http://extension.missouri.edu.

Position Overview

The University of Missouri Extension is accepting applications for the position of 4-H Natural Resources & Camp Educator. 4-H is a youth development organization that centers around three mandate areas of STEM, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement. Missouri 4-H currently reaches an audience of approximately 60,000 youth with the aid of over 10,000 adult volunteers. The area of 4-H Natural Resources and Camp programming encompasses a wide range contests and events in the area of STEM, Agriculture and Natural Resources. This full-time position will be responsible for the planning and facilitation of state level, hands-on 4-H events, such as state 4-H judging contests, summer programs and educational programs to promote Natural Resources and Camping among youth and families around the state of Missouri. This position will also support new content area programming in the areas of STEM and Agriculture.

This position will have a working title of 4-H Natural Resources and camp Educator and a MU title of Extension Instructor.

This is a 12-month non-tenure track academic position which is eligible for renewal annually depending on continued programmatic need and individual performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and facilitate existing state 4-H Natural Resources and Camping judging contests, competitions, and other events.
  • Provide statewide support and leadership to plan, organize and facilitate day and overnight camps.
  • Assist state 4-H faculty in the creation of new state 4-H Natural Resources and Camp-based contests, competitions, and events.
  • Assist state 4-H faculty in the development and implementation of new and existing programming in the areas of Sportfishing, Natural Resources and Day/Overnight Camping.
  • Aid in the review and development of content area focused project curriculum and resources.
  • Promote regional, state & national 4-H Natural Resources and Camping opportunities.
  • Develop, promote, and implement 4-H Natural Resources and Camping delivery modes including, but not limited to, SPIN Clubs, Afterschool programs, etc.
  • Develop, promote, and implement the 4-H sportfishing, Natural Resources and Camping at statewide initiatives and events.
  • Introduce and promote 4-H sportfishing, Natural Resources and Camping with diverse audiences.
  • Supervise student workers to support program events and activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

  • Exhibit a high personal standard of excellence, be an effective team player, and demonstrate inclusively, civility and respect for all.
  • Engage with stakeholders and learners, maintain positive interpersonal relationships, and exhibit effective written and oral communications skills.
  • MU 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.

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION

The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the Flagship University of the four-campus University of Missouri system. It is the state’s land-grant university and one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States. MU’s broad undergraduate programs and its’ graduate, professional and research programs attract annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MU is centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently ranked as one of America’s most livable cities. MU Extension programs are located on all four campuses and in 114 counties and St. Louis city.

LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Position will directly report to the Agriculture and Natural Resources State Specialist.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Youth Development, or another related field at time of appointment.

Application Materials
  • Complete the brief online Application and prepared to upload:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/CV
  • Copies of all academic transcripts, and
  • a list of 3-5 references

For questions regarding the online application process, contact MUHRS@missouri.edu or call 573.882.7976. For technical problems with the online application process contact Helpdesk@missouri.edu or call 573.882.5000. For questions regarding this position, contact Lupita Fabregas at 573.882.5035

Other Information

Candidates will be evaluated on:

  • 1 – 2 years of experience organizing and facilitating judging contests and/or large-scale events.
  • Master’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Youth Development, or another related field.
  • Strong background in 4-H.
  • Familiarity with new 4-H delivery modes (i.e. Afterschool, SPIN Clubs).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to teach, manage, and engage an audience (youth and adult).
  • Strong organizational, time, and project management skills.
  • Ability to successfully create and manage a budget for events.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
  • Ability to work in both office and outdoor environments.
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 35lbs.
  • Additional background check will be required as position works closely with minors.

Successful candidate will also demonstrate the following:

  • Effective and innovative teaching strategies that engage others. Must be able to integrate new and emerging technology into teaching strategies.
  • Effective listening, written and oral communication skills including public speaking and presentation abilities.
  • Organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities and collaborative leadership experiences.
  • Flexibility, resiliency, and the ability to operate with minimal guidance.
  • Positive outlook, high personal standard of excellence, and passion for the vision, mission and values of MU Extension.
Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

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 Employment Opportunity

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.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

EEO IS THE LAW

To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links:

Organization

Working at University of Missouri

The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. Today, MU is a $2.1 billion enterprise and an important investment for the state and nation.

MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one: It's a major land-grant institution with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri's largest public research university. Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities.

The state’s most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300 degree programs through 19 colleges and schools and is one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

Mizzou has a diverse enrollment with 35,000 students from every county in Missouri, every state in the nation and 120 countries. The favorite classroom for the best and brightest, Mizzou attracts more valedictorians, Curators Scholars and Bright Flight Scholars than any other college or university in Missouri. Twenty-six percent of MU freshmen come from the top 10 percent of their high school classes.

MU’s nationally prominent faculty bring discoveries into the classroom, publish more than 1,600 books and scholarly articles each year and spend about $235 million annually on scientific research; they account for 70 percent of the research dollars flowing to Missouri public universities. Ninety-two percent of full-time, ranked faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field.

MU students are uniquely prepared for success in life as global citizens. For example, Mizzou is nationally known for its campus writing program, learning communities and first-year experiences. The National Science Foundation has recognized MU as one of the top-10 universities in the country for undergraduate research opportunities. In fact, experiential learning is an essential part of an MU degree. Real-world media experience, or the Missouri Method, in journalism and a problem-based curriculum in medicine are two examples. Students also participate in Missouri’s largest study abroad program and contribute 180,000 hours of community service each year.

Mizzou graduates more than 8,000 students annually, granting 25 percent of all bachelor's degrees, 23 percent of master’s degrees and sixty-five percent of all doctoral degrees earned at Missouri's public universities. Roughly one in three degrees are in math, engineering, information technology, health and other science fields.

Designated a botanic garden, MU’s 1,262-acre main campus features more than 42,000 plants and trees and is an important outdoor laboratory for 10 academic programs. Many university buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Popular media consistently call Columbia, Mo., one of America’s best places to live because of its excellent quality of life. Mizzou is by far the largest employer in the area with more than 13,000 full-time employees.

Citizens across the state connect with Mizzou by participating in Extension programs in every county, visiting MU Health Care specialists, competing in state competitions in MU facilities and cheering on the Missouri Tigers at athletic events. A member of the Southeastern Conference, Mizzou's NCAA Division I athletic program has 20 sports, many ranked in the top 25 nationally.

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Why? Because Mizzou is not just a world-renowned educational and research institution, The University of Missouri is also one of the biggest, most versatile employers in Columbia, MO. And we don't just have first-rate faculty and students, we have first-rate staff too! Whether you are a finance professional, a plumber, a research scientist, a preschool teacher, a food services worker, a custodian, a graphic designer, or a swimming coach, working at MU means you know you are a part of something big — you're making a difference in the world.

We have it all: challenging and engaging work, a wide variety of jobs to fit your career goals, great benefits, career development and training, work-life fit, beautiful surroundings, a rich tradition and history, a sense of community and belonging, and a proven commitment to diversity in the workplace.

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