Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
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In alignment with the mission, programs and initiatives of MSU Extension, delivers research-based information to program participants through various methods and/or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs.
Unit Position Summary
Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment, which requires all staff to contribute toward a vision for success regardless of title or position within the organization. We strive to create a positive culture, access to resources, and a sense of belonging for staff, partners, and programming participants. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:
- We work together to ensure that programming is available to all audiences, creates meaningful and positive impacts for participants, and demonstrates partnership and collaboration across communities.
- We understand that a welcoming and respectful environment is built through the efforts of everyone.
- We foster an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
- We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and supportive culture.
- We foster an environment that values a range of perspectives, skills, and experiences by working to ensure access to programming for communities.
- We commit to continuous learning and engagement to better serve Michigan residents and meet the evolving needs of communities.
- We recognize that broad accessibility and collaboration are essential elements of our work and are vital to organizational and programmatic success.
- We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching, and feedback toward achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
- Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the 4-H Program Coordinator and 4-H Supervising Educator, this is a donation - funded position that manages county level 4-H educational program delivery. The individual will work independently to identify opportunities, community partners, and program content to be delivered to Lapeer County youth.
Duties:
- Works in conjunction with supervisor to identify local 4-H youth development program needs and opportunities that help Lapeer County 4-H attain both short-term and long-term program impact goals.
- Operate independently to deliver 4-H programs that help to build and strengthen the reach of 4-H in Lapeer County to new and/or underserved audiences.
- Provide direct hands-on educational instruction using 4-H curriculum resources to youth ages 5-19. Primary delivery of educational programs will be through short term/special interest programs, SPIN club model, and/or school enrichment programs.
- Provide support to 4-H camp programs.
- Assist with program promotion and marketing to ensure broad community reach.
- Assist with the day-to-day activities and functions of the county 4-H Youth Development Program.
- Gather program participant data as directed to be used in impact reporting.
- Maintain appropriate and required records.
- Understand and support the Children and Youth Institute’s efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion and Civil Rights, including the availability of 4-H Youth programs and activities, with a special emphasis on removing barriers from participation and reaching diverse populations, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status, socio-economic class and other human differences.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the appropriate supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal, written and electronic format.
- Possess strong organization and people skills, public speaking.
- Willingness to work with and organize small committees of volunteers and/or youth to accomplish tasks.
- Ability to delegate and accept direction.
- Computer skills (Microsoft applications) accessing e-mail, maintain database and web site information.
- Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences to assist with program development and outreach.
- Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
- Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
- Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to diverse audiences/communities and proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, color, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, and other differences.
- Travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional long-distance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
- Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
Required application materials:
Resume, Cover Letter, 3 Professional References
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
