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Job Description
Position Function:
Responsible for providing leadership in the development implementation. and evaluation of a comprehensive education program in 4H youth development. The Extension Agent serves as a member of a statewide team to determine effective programming priorities and delivery methods.
Salary Grade:14
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
This position is located in Poplarville MS at the MSU Extension Pearl River County office.
Area of Specialization:
4H Youth Development
Anticipated Appointment Date:
December 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Extension Agent will identify and organize information regarding clientele needs and assess the relevance significance of identified needs in the consultation with the County Extension Coordinator; develop an annual plan of work and measurable goals in collaboration with appropriate statewide priority program group and the County Extension Coordinator that adequately address identified needs determine priorities levels of effort and scheduling to allow attainment of program goals; implement program plan; and evaluate program content methods and activities for program effectiveness and impact. The Extension Agent will support the County Extension Coordinator and adjacent Extension Agents in the assigned area to assure programming responds to local needs and to participate in county data reporting including accountability reports to stakeholders; demonstrate sensitivity to key social economic and public issues; develop excellent relationships with educational regulatory and service organizations whose missions are relevant to the goals of Extension; and actively participate in local and state professional and civic organizations.
The Extension Agent will support 4H clubs in Pearl River County toward the achievement of increased participation and strengthened 4H programs. The Extension Agent will identify recruit and train local volunteer leaders to enable them to effectively perform their duties while serving on committees clubs and/or organizations. The Extension Agent will follow system and agency guidance to ensure participants safety in camps and programs for minors and work with others to ensure a safe environment for participants in camps/programs for minors. The Extension Agent will be expected to work in the community resource development area as it relates to 4H. The Extension Agent will be expected to actively engage in Extension Coastal Region 4H programs hosted in Pearl River County.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have an earned bachelors degree in Agriculture Youth Development Family and Consumer Science or a field of study determined by the Extension Service to be closely related from an accredited institution of higher learning.
You will be expected to establish and maintain your permanent residence in Pearl River County or closely adjacent Mississippi county within six 6 months of employment unless otherwise approved by the Extension Director and the Pearl River County Board of Supervisors.
An offer of employment is also contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background screen.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with level of qualification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science Degree.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Applicants should have the ability to work within a team environment exhibit strong selfmotivation and be taskoriented. Experience with the Microsoft Office package (Excel Word PowerPoint) will be expected. The applicant must have good verbal communication skills to interact effectively with faculty Extension staff clientele and the general public.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
* Occasionally will be required to lift more than 50 pounds and stand or walk for long periods of time.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: complete online application; submit a cover letter resume three professional references and a current unofficial transcript. Please note that any social security number included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online and that official transcripts will be requested of finalists.
Screening Date:
October 31 2024 until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity sex religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy gender identity status as a U.S. veteran and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women members of any minority group and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
