Job Title: Extension Nutrition & Youth Program Associate - Palmyra, MO
Location: Missouri Northeast Region
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 38555
Hiring Department

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement

4-H Center for Youth Development and the Nutrition, Health & Families Unit - Marion County, MO

Job Description

LOCATION: Palmyra, Missouri – Marion County

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.

Youth & Family Extension programs promote optimal well-being of individuals, families, and communities, with special recognition for the needs of underserved populations. Youth & Families Extension includes 4-H Center for Youth Development, providing leadership and expertise with developing communities of young people learning citizenship, leadership, and life skills. And the Nutrition, Health & Families unit offers educational expertise on food resources management. For more information about the two program areas can be found at http://4h.missouri.edu/ and extension.missouri.edu/programs/fnep.

This position will teach food resource management, food safety, and physical activity concepts to low-income Missourians and will assist in the planning, management, and support of 4-H Youth Development programs in assigned geographic area, under the guidance and supervision of the 4-H Youth Development Specialist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Help to promote and conduct educational events, contests, camps, and programs utilizing a positive youth development approach.
• Recommend and use proven research-based curriculum and teaching methods in all your programs as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare records and reports and use evaluations in all programs as required by the program area, University, and funding agencies, including the use of 4-H Online enrollment system.
• Promote and market educational programs and events to reach new audiences with school partnerships, events open to the public, community based 4-H YD programs, in-school and after-school programs, SPIN Clubs and/ or enrichment.
• Assist in the implementation of a total volunteer management system, supporting volunteers in organizing events.
• Assist faculty to ensure all youth and adults in the county have an equal opportunity to participate in extension programs.
• Assist the other faculty as needed to deliver programs which serve audiences of limited resources.
• Recruit, develop and train youth and adults as leaders to assist with the implementation of the programs
• Support Expansion and Review Committees, County and Club Councils.
• Ensure all programs are safe
• Ensure that program participation and leadership is representative of the diversity of the county population
• Participate in professional development opportunities for continued growth in knowledge, skills and abilities as related to area of expertise.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by 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 ensuring all have an equal opportunity to participate. Other duties and responsibilities will be expected to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.

LEADERSHIP RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Administrative supervision is received from the assigned County Engagement Specialist, and the Education Directors for 4-H Youth Development and Nutrition, Health & Families will provide programmatic guidance. This position is not responsible for supervision.

CORE ATTRIBUTES FOR MU EXTENSION FACULTY AND STAFF

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.

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.

Salary

Salary: $13.57 - $15.07 hourly

Grade: GGS-005

University Title: Educational Program Associate I

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Shift

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associates' Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and some experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUATED ON

• Associate Degree or sixty (60) hours college credit, with an emphasis in Nutrition, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Consumer & Family Sciences, Public Health, or Communication.
• Experience in group work that involved direct care and interaction with children, such as YMCA, day care, schools, recreational facilities etc. may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the stated education.
• *A minimum of six hours in one or more of the domains of the 4-H Professional, Research, Knowledge and Competency Taxonomy (PRKC) for youth development. Domains are youth and adult development, learning strategies and education, organizational systems and resource management, community partnerships and volunteerism.
• Ability to travel and to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required to fulfill assigned responsibilities.
• A yearly Plan of Work based on locally identified needs
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement hands-on learning that has an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
• Ability to effectively use social media and information technology including a variety of Windows based computer software programs.
• Ability to remain organized, accurate, and dependable with a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Demonstration of strong communication skills when identifying and working with partners, youth, volunteers and community members/organizations to provide a quality program.
• Marketing, promotion and evaluation of programs offered.
• Use of creativity, problem solving and the ability to think on your feet.
• Ability to understand, synthesize and communicate relevant information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to recruit, develop and train youth and adults as volunteer leaders to assist with the implementation of the 4-H program
• 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.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, 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.

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