District 4-H Youth Development Program Specialist

Position Details

Req ID:

req19499

Position Title:

District 4H Youth Development Program Specialist

Position Type:

Staff FullTime

Position Number:

CS9871

OSU Campus:

Cooperative Extension

Department:

District Directors Office W

Location Address:

205 W Maple Avenue Suite 510 Enid OK

Hiring Supervisor:

Jim Rhodes

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

Work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Who we are: Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) Extension Educators are the front door to the University providing a link betweenOSUand the people of the state in all 77 Oklahoma counties. TheOCESrepresents a federal state and county partnership working since 1914. The mission ofOCESis to disseminate information to the people of Oklahoma and encourage the adoption of researchgenerated knowledge. Extension Educators provide researchbased information to clientele in the areas of agriculture family and consumer sciences 4H youth development and community and rural development.

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Who Are We: Extension: are lots of great reasons to work atOSU check out our great benefits and eligibility at Details: The district 4H youth development program specialist will 1 provide leadership and support to county 4H staff in planning developing implementing and evaluating 4H Youth Development programs in the assigned district to ensure the quality of county and district 4H programs; 2 provide professional development for county 4H staff in the district; and 3 serve on statewide activities for 4H program/curriculum areas as designated.

The 4H District Program Specialist is a member of the assigned district under the supervision of the District Extension Director who will receive performance related input from the Assistant Director/State 4H Program Leader. The 4H District Program Specialist is also a member of the state 4H team for program development. Programmatic leadership efforts are under the direction of the Assistant Director/State 4H Program Leader and done in cooperation with other state 4H faculty/staff. Due to communication expectations of the position the incumbent will be required to maintain cellular or other electronic communication devices. The incumbents salary includes compensation to apply toward the use of their personal cellular device.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit: 1 a 12 page cover letter summarizing their experience and expertise related to the positions goals and required qualifications 2 resume 3 contact information for three references and 4 copy of college transcript showing degree conferral.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required:Masters degree

A Degree in Youth Development is preferred. Degrees in other disciplines such as Agriculture and Family and Consumer Sciences will be considered for candidates with professional 4H Youth Development experience.

* Five or more years of successful professional work experience with a minimum of three years of Cooperative Extension work.
*Additional consideration will be given to experience training and educational background in youthrelated work.
*Proven leadership and program development experience.
*Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to relate effectively with county staff and lay leaders.
*Demonstrated organizational development and management skills.
*Knowledge of and the ability to utilize electronic communications and computer technology skills for communication and program management.
*Willingness to work within a flexible time frame which includes evenings and weekends and be willing to travel throughout the district and state.

*Valid Drivers transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority