4-H Program Technician
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus with faculty based on University campuses at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
4H & Youth Development * Arkansas Outdoor School Coordinator
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Summary of Job Duties:
Summary:The 4-H Center Program Facilitator will facilitate a wide range of mostly outdoor educational opportunities for youth and adults at the Arkansas 4-H Center.
Duties:
Primary role includes facilitation for the following programs:
Arkansas Outdoor School (AOS) - an outdoor education field trip program for youth. Includes leading activities such as canoeing hiking archery water ecology Arkansas wildlife orienteering and other outdoor and science related activities. Year-round program. Daily groups are common in the Fall and Spring.
Science Enrichment Education for Kids (SEEK) a 12 week science program for home schooled students. Includes developing curriculum for and classroom management of up to 4 groups of students per week.
AOS Summer Day Camp a summer day camp program with a variety of activities/themes. Includes developing camp programming conducting activities lifeguarding (must be willing to get certified if not currently certified)
ExCEL Leadership program a leadership/teambuilding program for 8th grade through adult groups. Includes facilitating teambuilding initiatives rock wall climbing and high ropes course. Year-round program.
4-H Overnight Camps traditional overnight camps at the 4-H Center. Includes assisting with camp programming and coordinating camp activities. Year-round program.
Assist with the planning organizing conducting and evaluation of 4-H Center Programs
Assist with further development of outdoor education programs/camps at the Arkansas 4-H Center with the Arkansas 4-H faculty.
Working with Extension staff in the development and implementation of 4-H State programs.
Maintaining 4-H Center Programs equipment and care and upkeep of educational wildlife.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in youth development/education outdoor recreation or other related area of study is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with youth. Experience with outdoor skills such as canoeing fishing archery hiking camping ropes course. Lifeguard/CPR/First-Aid certification/knowledge.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office applications data management & email. Good oral & written communication skills. Ability to plan organize & prioritize work from multiple projects. Ability to exercise initiative make sound judgments & assume responsibility for various projects & activities. Ability to respond positively to direction from supervisors & work without direct supervision. Ability to remain focused & exercise close attention to detail.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Crouching Hearing Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion
Frequent Physical Activity:
Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Standing Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
