Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator - Program Associate - 12 MONTH

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Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in outdoor recreation, youth development/education, or related area with three years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree, is required.

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Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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4H & Youth Development * 4H Center Program Director

The Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator (Program Associate) will develop, plan, facilitate, evaluate, maintain, budget for and market the 4-H state camping program housed at the Arkansas 4-H Center (with some programs conducted in other locations including wilderness settings.)

This position is a physically demanding job working outdoors, in all seasons, doing activities that could involve heights (high ropes course, backpacking in mountainous locations), water (canoeing, paddleboarding, lifeguarding), wilderness (camping, backpacking), and overnight/weekend work.

This position supervises at least 1 full-time program technician and seasonal teen and adult volunteers. This position is supervised by the Arkansas 4-H Center Program Director.

Program associates operate in an independent decision-making roll in the planning and execution of programs. Work objectives are coordinated with Project Leaders and/or other supervisors, but program implementation and management are primarily the responsibilities of the Program Associate. Program Associates are expected to contribute effectively to conceptual framework, program design, result dissemination, educational activities, and the pursuit of extramural financial support.

Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator Responsibilities

Personnel Management - 10%
- Supervise and evaluate fulltime camp staff (currently 1 program technician)
- Manage and Supervise volunteer interns

Training and Assistance - 5%
- Collaborate with other 4-H Center Program coordinators in training and developing staff and interns.
- Train Extension personnel in camping, outdoor skills, mobile lab, CPR, first-aid, lifeguarding
- Train 4-H members and volunteers in camping, outdoor skills, CPR, lifeguarding, first-aid

Professional Development - 5%
- Maintain certifications in CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguarding
- Attend trainings and conferences to enhance camping knowledge and skills.
- Attend trainings to develop skills needed in program facilitation (I.e. lifeguarding, first-aid, ropes course, etc.)

Program Planning, Development, and Marketing - 45%
- Schedule, organize, and manage camp events.
- Plan State 4-H Camping programming including themes, activities, staffing, budget, and facility needs.
- Develop and evaluate camping programs
- Maintain equipment used in camping programs
- Develop and plan for financially supporting camping program budget, intern scholarships, and other camping financial needs
- Market camping programs through various venues to potential clients.

Program Implementation - 20%
- Facilitate camp programming with both onsite, at the 4-H Center, and offsite clients
- Assist with facilitation of other 4-H Center Programs as needed (Arkansas Outdoor School [AOS], AOS Summer Day Camp, SEEK Home School Science Program, ExCEL Leadership Program)

Collaboration and Cooperation - 15%
- Collaborate and cooperate with 4-H Center Program staff on developing and implementing programs
- Collaborate with Extension staff to develop, promote, and implement programs
- Collaborate with potential clients to plan and promote programming

Requirements

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A Bachelor’s degree in outdoor recreation, youth development/education, or related area with three years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree, is required.

Experience facilitating programming with both youth and adults.
CPR/First-Aid/Lifeguarding certification or knowledge.
Experience with and knowledge of camping, outdoor recreation, team development.
Experience with and/or knowledge of 4-H, the Arkansas 4-H Center, and Arkansas 4-H Center Programs.

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.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
A high level of competence in the area of outdoor recreation, camping, and youth programming.
Ability to develop and deliver quality presentations.
Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgements, and work without close supervision.
Ability to relate and respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, and clientele.
Must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting at least 50 lbs., climb a ladder, swim proficiently, hike long distances (sometimes at elevation), maneuver a high ropes course, and physically assist participants in a variety of outdoor recreation settings.