4-H Extension Educator II - Mt. Ida (Hybrid Opportunity)
4-H Extension Educator II - Mt. Ida (Hybrid Opportunity)
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About UMass Amherst
The flagship of the Commonwealth the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access fuel innovation and creativity and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863 UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching research scholarship and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse equitable and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valuedand thrives and offers a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental social economic and technological challenges in our world.
Job Summary
The 4-H Extension Educator for the Norfolk and Suffolk Counties located at the Mount Ida Campus will provide programmatic leadership and management for the Massachusetts 4-H Youth Development Programs. Develop and implement educational programs and resources for youth ages 5-18 while providing support and oversight for collaborating adult volunteers and partner organizations. The Educator is part of a team that coordinates activities processes and functions with other 4-H educators and administrators across the state.
Essential Functions
- Plan deliver manage and evaluate youth development programs consistent with the history and priorities of the 4-H Program in Massachusetts and nationally.
- Develop and maintain collaborative connections with existing and new stakeholders communities and organizations including previously unserved and underserved youth populations and target audiences.
- Routinely assess needs to understand and address local and regional issues related to positive youth development.
- Support and manage local and regional 4-H club system. Recruit youth participants. Recruit screen orient train and manage volunteer club leaders.
- Provide guidance and oversight for 4-H advisory bodies volunteer committees and other subsidiary groups.
- Serve as the primary linkage between local and regional stakeholders the Massachusetts Statewide 4-H program UMass Extension and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Ensure adherence to all relevant national state and university policies to promote and preserve the health and safety of youth participants.
Other Functions
- Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork diversity equality and inclusiveness.
- Work in partnership with colleagues from UMass Extension and the Center for Agriculture Food and the Environment to support strategic priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the UMass Amherst College of Natural Sciences.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Bachelors degree (preferably in youth development psychology education communication or related field).
- Three (3) years of professional work experience in a youth-related organization that includes working directly with youth.
- Ability to work independently creatively and decisively. Ability to set priorities for individual and collective action and to operate effectively within a complex and fast-paced office environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively and work productively in establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with a diverse population of volunteers faculty staff and students.
- Ability to organize and prioritize goals; ability to collaborate to formulate plans and objectives in accordance with organizational goals; ability to obtain continuous feedback identify and implement process and programmatic improvements.
- Ability to manage multiple and complex projects simultaneously and to set and meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
- Experience and competency utilizing internet-based computers and software to achieve programmatic goals and for effective communications.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Masters degree in youth development psychology education communication or related field.
- Experience in adult educational programs or environments.
- Experience working with and managing volunteers.
- Experience working in higher education.
- Experience or familiarity with 4-H.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Ability to lift 25 pounds.
- Ability to maintain program of activities requiring frequent travel around region and state.
Additional Details
- This position is based at the Mount Ida Campus and will serve in Suffolk and Norfolk Counties.
Work Schedule
- Flexible work schedule based on MondayFriday 8:30am5:00pm but allowing for frequent meetings and activities outside of these hours including weekends.
- This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employees work isregularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. Asthis position falls within the Professional Staff Union it is subject to the terms and conditionsof the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information
Level 26
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume cover letter and a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement (see below). References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
At UMass Amherst and in CNS we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging where every individual is included and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals here: For this reason we request that all applicants submit a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement that addresses how you see yourself contributing to our community and campus climate and/or our shared goals of building a more inclusive equitable and diverse community.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
Employment Type
Full-Time
