Extension Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development Job at University of Maryland
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
128153
Title:
Extension Program Assistant
Functional Title:
Extension Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development
Category Status:
22-Nonexempt, Contingent 2
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.0
Unit:
AGNR-UME-Worcester
Hiring Range Minimum:
$37,418.00
Hiring Range Maximum:
$44,901.60
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position is located off-campus at the Worcester County Extension Office in Snow Hill, MD.
Works under the direction of the 4-H Educator to support the Worcester County 4-H Educator with various programming efforts including 4-H outreach within the afterschool and in-school settings, as well as community outreach programs, and club development. This position will work within the office, schools, community events and outside locations.
Works under the direction of the 4-H Educator to support the Worcester County 4-H Educator with various programming efforts including 4-H outreach within the afterschool and in-school settings, as well as community outreach programs, and club development. This position will work within the office, schools, community events and outside locations.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
- Graduation from High School (or GED)
EXPERIENCE:
- Five years’ experience performing a variety of duties in support of the teaching, demonstration, and advising work of Extension agents or in community outreach, health care, research, or social services programs.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
/
SKILLS
/
ABILITIES
:
- Working knowledge in the assigned area of specialization such as food and nutrition, housing, horticulture, soil nutrient management or youth programs.
- Skill to plan and carry out details of projects with general instruction.
- Skill to make arithmetic calculations, analyze data and draw conclusions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill to establish and maintain successful working relationships.
- Ability to lift and transport supplies and equipment.
- Ability to operate manual and automated office equipment and personal computers.
OTHER
:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
- Three years’ experience in performing a variety of duties such as teaching to youth, volunteer experience, managerial, administrative, or community outreach.
- Knowledge of delivering and developing youth programming.
- Ability to work with and lead youth and adults.
- Flexible schedule to include weekdays, weeknights and weekends.
- Skills and confidence in working independently and as a team.
- Confidence and proficiency using office equipment, computers, internet, Gmail, social media platforms, Microsoft word, Microsoft PowerPoint, data management and zoom.
- Creativity, confidence, leadership.
- Evidence of capacity to build UME Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect capacity through Extension program model.
Additional Certifications:
- Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license
This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check and University of Maryland Background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Outreach Programs – With assistance from the 4-H Educator, develop, implement, and evaluate outreach programming to promote 4-H youth development activities to the community in Worcester County, Maryland.
- Outreach programming to include, but not limited to: afterschool programs, in-school enrichment, community/partner events/programs/fairs/festivals, workshops, classes, camps, special interest/short-term programming, etc.
- Assist the 4-H Educator with program preparation such as contacting collaborators, scheduling outreach programming, gathering/assembling program/outreach materials, teaching and evaluating outreach programs, etc.
- Assist 4-H Educator with Youth member and Volunteer recruitment and management. Club development and management.
- General 4-H Programming – Assist 4-H Educator in planning, preparing for, and conducting county 4-H events such as Achievement Banquet, life skill development workshops, fair prep workshops, etc.
- General Office Tasks – Social media and website management, event management, data entry, organize program materials, and other duties as assigned.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with experience with a base salary of $37,418. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package, more information regarding employee benefits can be found by visiting
https://uhr.umd.edu/benefits/.
Applications: All candidates must apply online at
http://ejobs.umd.edu/
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Nature of the Position: This position frequently presents information through vocal and written communication to individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Physical Demands: A routine part of this position’s responsibilities would be to transport materials to and from teaching and event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle. The employee will frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Set-up and teardown of displays, tables, and chairs would be necessary at many teaching sites.
- Environmental: Team driven, office environment of professional character, competence, and collaboration. Deadline driven in terms of program planning and reporting. This position requires the employee to work outdoors at certain times of the year, especially during the time field research, demonstrations, and meetings are conducted as well as annual county fair. This may occur during very hot and/or inclement weather.
- Visual Acuity: Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data and presentations.
Posting Date:
02/24/2023
Closing Date:
03/10/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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