The incumbent identifies, assesses, and prioritizes needs identified through programmatic outreach efforts designed to target at-risk youth in urban and suburban communities in the central and southwest region of the state.

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of agricultural education.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Emotional maturity.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Good communication skills, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well with co-workers and partners.
• Competency in the use of computers and electronic outreach methods.
• Ability to develop public-private community partnerships. 

 

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and implements an individual plan of work based on locally identified needs that will lead to improved quality of life for youth.
• Develops and directs an urban based program for youth which teaches life skills with a variety of methods, including projects, special interests, and project groups.
• Uses proven, research-based teaching methods to instruct and educate youth.
• Develops and implements innovative strategies to expand the reach of educational programming to underserved youth, particularly in the inner city.
• Markets and represents Extension’s interest to external partners and stakeholders.
• Seeks external funding such as grants, gifts, and cost recovery to support and expand educational programming.
• Utilizes appropriate evaluation methods to document impact and publicize accomplishments.
• Implements programs in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Federal Civil Rights policies and procedures.
• Networks and communicates with civic leaders, community volunteers and other organizations to develop strategies to implement programs in urban communities.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development or other closely related field
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) years’ related experience