Youth Development Program Director Jobs in Arkansas

This position provides support to the overall 4-H Youth Development program and supports growth and development of emerging programs and collaboration across the overall state 4-H program.

Job Duties:

• Assist in state 4-H program in recruitment and implementation of college scholarship program.
• Provide coordination between state 4-H team and 4-H Leadership.
• Provide support to statewide event planning and implementation.
• Provide support gathering and organizing statewide impact reporting.
• Provide support to statewide enrollment and reporting system.
• Provide support to state 4-H website development.
• Develop, implement, and support a statewide marketing plan.
• Lead efforts to develop the new Beyond Ready career preparation summit; This includes grant writing and working with state 4-H team members.
• Provide support for statewide event announcements

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Extension or Ag education, Family Consumer Sciences, Education, Curriculum Development, or related field is required.

• Ability to develop, organize, and deliver educational programs
• Ability to develop and/or organize educational curriculum for youth audiences
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team must be self-motivated and directed with the ability to achieve measurable results
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and willingness to serve all youth audiences
• Previous work experience with Extension 4-H Youth Development and/or Extension preferred.
• Understands principles and trends regarding the development of curriculum.
• Has knowledge of methods of teaching and instruction.
• Possesses knowledge in technical writing.
• Has knowledge of various needs assessment and research methods.
• Skilled in evaluating standards in curriculum.
• Able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone.
• Can use computers and other forms of technology to gather data, communicate and report to other individuals and agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• experience with grant writing
• web page development.

Salary Information: commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information: Debbie Nistler Assistant Vice President - 4-H and Youth Development dnistler@uada.du

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The 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 preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's 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: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity: Driving, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity: Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible: Yes