Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lebanon County

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Key Responsibilities

Advancing curricula grounded in quality animal care and ethical husbandry. Supervising volunteers while maintaining biosecurity and safety standards.

Requirements Summary

Candidate should possess teaching, program development, and evaluation skills, and demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with youth,

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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Responsibilities

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Advancing curricula grounded in quality animal care and ethical husbandry.
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Supervising volunteers while maintaining biosecurity and safety standards.
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Building partnerships with local agricultural organizations, fair boards, and stakeholder networks.
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Securing funding; and supporting the State 4-H Animal Science team to execute high-quality programming and statewide events across Pennsylvania.

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Implement educational programs, materials, and activities as part of the overall efforts of the Pennsylvania 4-H program and the identified needs of the local county.
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Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
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Promote the 4-H program to retain current members and recruit new and diverse youth audiences.
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Provide leadership for efforts that reach urban and rural populations. This could include local food production and promotion, broadening connections between urban and rural agriculture,
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Strengthening economic development through education to help youth and adults with job training, community engagement, leadership development, addressing food insecurity, and meeting the needs of first-generation 4-H families and those not previously served by Extension.
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Effectively, work with the County 4-H Program Development Committee to plan the local program, including a fundraising strategy.
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Provide effective communication to volunteers, youth, and parents to ensure a quality experience.
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Foster relationships and develop partnerships with other youth-serving groups, schools, or organizations.
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Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for participants in 4-H youth events held in other counties, across the state, or out of state.
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Implement program evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
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Provide administrative oversight to 4-H volunteers, youth, and clubs to ensure that policy and procedural expectations are followed.
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Manage funds raised in the name of 4-H at the club and county levels.
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Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Programs and Area 4-H Educator.

Requirements

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Candidate should possess teaching, program development, and evaluation skills, and demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with youth, parents, leaders, government officials, and the general public.
The candidate must be able to carry equipment, educational materials, and supplies, with or without accommodation.
Candidate must also be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity.

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in youth development, agriculture, communication, education, nutrition, community development, leadership, or a closely related field, and with 4-H experience.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required Required Certifications: None

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $44,628.00 - $64,668.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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Lebanon County

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About this job

Pay per year: $44,628–$64,668 a year; 15% below the $64,480 median for Teacher jobs on Jobera (2,536 salaries).
Posted: 19 days ago
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