Extension Educator, Asst., 4-H Youth Dev. Laramie Co (Military Focus)

JOB TITLE:

Assistant University Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development serving Laramie County WY

JOB PURPOSE

This position provides educational programs in the area of 4-H Youth Development in Laramie County; provides leadership for traditional and non-traditional 4-H and youth programs; and supports general Extension functions in Laramie County. This position will split time between working with the military 4-H program at FE Warren Air Force Base Wyoming National Guard Installations and the Laramie County 4-H program with an emphasis on areas of non-traditional programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The individual in this position works as a representative of the University of Wyoming (UW) in the delivery of a comprehensive 4-H youth development program. This function is realized through existing and new youth clubs school enrichment activities and other educational programming. Duties include:

• Implement educational programs policies materials and activities as part of the overall efforts of the Wyoming 4-H program and the identified needs of Laramie County clientele.
• Organize coordinate and support participation in 4-H events camps clinics contests and fairs.
• Provide leadership in recruiting training and retention of adult volunteers.
• Provide leadership in recruiting and retaining youth members in clubs.
• Provide leadership and support to 4-H Clubs advisory councils and project committees.
• Provide information to volunteers youth and parents regarding educational opportunities through the use of e-mail social media applications and print communication formats.
• Foster relationships and develop partnerships with other youth serving groups schools or organizations.
• Coordinate registration supervision and transportation for participants in 4-H related events held in other counties across the state or out of state.
• Implement program evaluation documentation and reporting.
• Provide administrative oversight to financial and fundraising efforts involving 4-H youth and volunteers.
• Foster a culture of positive youth development in all 4-H programming efforts.
• Contribute to various teams including county office multi-county area state 4-H initiative youth issues and other UW Extension focus teams/groups
• A valid drivers license and serviceable/insured vehicle.

PLEASE NOTE: Duties of this position often include physical activities associated with experiential learning.

Approximate time distribution

4-H Youth Development 100%

PRIMARY CLIENTELE SERVED BY THIS POSITION

• Youth audiences interested in both traditional and non-traditional 4-H programs.
• Youth of military families based at FE Warren Air Force Base and National Guard Installations in Wyoming.
• Parents of 4-H youth.
• Volunteers assisting with the 4-H and youth development programs and activities including the 4-H Council.
• Professionals involved with youth development such as school administrators and teachers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: An earned bachelors degree
• Academic training and/or professional experience relevant to the responsibilities of the position
• Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.
• Demonstrated prior 4-H and/or youth development experience
• Knowledge of positive youth development principles and teaching methods
• Demonstrated skills and abilities to organize and facilitate educational programs and activities such as contests workshops camps and/or fairs as part of the 4-H program

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in developing partnerships with other youth serving organizations and fostering positive relationships with community stakeholders.
• Experience recruiting training and managing adult volunteers.
• Academic training and/or experience to support mastery of specific 4-H projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational program development implementation and evaluation.
• Experience teaching youth and adult audiences.
• Excellence in ability to communicate orally and in writing. Evidence documented through application materials and experience.
• Demonstrated teamwork.
• Experience with underserved and/or diverse youth audiences.
• Knowledge of Extension and the land-grant university system.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for rural and agricultural communities.
• Experience working with military organizations and families.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Contact for application information questions on transcripts or hiring processes contact:

Ann Roberson Business Manager University of Wyoming Extension

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E-mail:

For specific position information contact:

Matt Helie UW Extension Associate Director

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ABOUT LARAMIE COUNTY:

Laramie County is the most populated county in the state of Wyoming with 101783 residents. Cheyenne with a population of 65704 is the capital of Wyoming the seat of Laramie County and the site of F.E. Warren Air Force Base. The major employer in the community is local state and federal governments. Cheyenne is strategically situated at a major transportation hub (the intersection of Interstates 25 and 80 and two major railroads) it is a developing center of commerce. Only 90 minutes north of Denver Colorado Cheyenne sits as the northern anchor city of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.