Extension Specialist, 4-h Youth Development

lacs.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, US
Agent: master's base, $64,763; ph.d base, $77,350,...
4-h engineering and technology programs
Experiential learning opportunities for youth
Research-based methods
The organization is seeking an Extension Specialist responsible for organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide educational programs for youth, families and communities

Job Summary

  • The organization is seeking an Extension Specialist responsible for organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide educational programs for youth, families and communities.
  • As a tenure-track faculty member, the Educator will be responsible for providing leadership to develop focused youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues across the state.
  • This position reports directly to the Maryland 4-H Program Leader and involves teaching, scholarship, and service requirements of a faculty member.

Matching Summary

The organization is seeking an Extension Specialist responsible for organizing, developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide educational programs for youth, families and communities.

Salary

Agent: Master's Base, $64,763; Ph.D Base, $77,350, Senior Agent: Master's Base: $74,763; Ph.D Base, $87,350; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4-H engineering and technology programs
  • experiential learning opportunities for youth
  • research-based methods
  • needs assessments, outreach and marketing
  • grant and extramural funding

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative relationships
  • limited resource and underserved audiences
  • distance and virtual education strategies
  • professional character, competence, and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • Seven to 10 years post undergraduate experience
  • Demonstrable evidence of understanding engineering and technology principles
  • Ability to coordinate volunteer lead support groups
  • Evidence of excellent research and teaching skills
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours and travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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