State Extension Specialist, 4-H Positive Youth Development

Position Summary

This position will design compelling and impactful research-based educational programming that meets the assessed needs of low-income, limited resource audiences who are underserved and unserved.

This dynamic, innovative individual will plan, administer, and evaluate educational programs, develop curricula, and provide training in the area of 4-H positive youth development.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Provide research-based information connecting theory to practice and disseminating that information to staff and other stakeholders.
• Deliver high-impact, innovative programs built on the 4-H Positive Youth Development Thrive model, targeting low income, ethnically diverse, underserved audiences from marginalized communities in informal group settings.
• Develop and conduct in-service training for all youth development educators and specialists. Inform state-wide programming for youth in other program areas.
• Evaluate all youth development programs to ensure they incorporate the tenets of the 4-H Positive Youth Development Thrive model.
• Create and implement a 4-H volunteer program and provide in-service training for volunteers.
• Secure extramural funding, including grant proposals, and identify private and public funding sources.
• Produce and disseminate educational resource materials and publications.
• Form and cultivate partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies and other educational entities to optimize these relationships.
• Comply with all Extension federal, state, and university reporting requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Documented success securing extramural funds and managing budgets.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function within a diverse team of faculty, students, and stakeholders.
• Effective and innovative teaching strategies that engage target audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to translate research into educational programming.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent, applied research with targeted audience.
• Computer proficiency to include MS Office.
• Ability to integrate new and emerging technology into educational strategies.
• Ability to design and train individuals on the development and use of logic models as well as how to write robust measurable impacts.
• Ability to develop and conduct educational sessions via distance learning and on virtual platforms.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand Spanish.

Education and Experience

• Ph.D. or earned doctorate in the area of education, early childhood/adolescent education, extension education, human development, or a closely related field is required.
• Three years experience addressing the needs of and working with low-income, ethnically diverse, underserved audiences from marginalized communities in informal settings is required.
• Experience designing, conducting, and evaluating innovative educational programs is required.
• Portfolio of publications, including those written for the target audience is required.
• Demonstrated scholarship in Extension is preferred.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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