Extension Agent I

4 weeks ago

Gainesville, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Extension Agent I - 4-H Youth Development

Join the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) as an Extension Agent I - 4-H Youth Development. This is a full-time, permanent status accruing faculty member position working jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Escambia County.

Job Summary:

The 4-H Extension Agent position focuses on 1) volunteer development and 2) positive youth development through collaboration with 4-H volunteers, 4-H Extension colleagues, and Extension colleagues in other program areas. The successful candidate will provide overall leadership for the 4-H Program and guide programmatic outcomes and evaluation to support communities in Okaloosa County.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build an advisory committee representative of target clientele to assist in identifying resources and programmatic priorities.
  • Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs to provide the appropriate developmental context for 4-H positive youth development.
  • Recruit adult volunteers to lead community and/or project-based 4-H Clubs.
  • Create supportive foundations equipping adult volunteers to lead community and/or project-based 4-H Clubs.
  • Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs to support 4-H volunteer identification, selection, orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.
  • Ensure and monitor volunteer compliance with Florida 4-H youth protection policies.
  • Obtain financial resources to support programs and manage programmatic components.
  • Collaborate with the Northwest Extension District 4-H Program Implementation Team members.
  • Cultivate a collaborative team environment and serve as an advocate for UF/IFAS Extension, 4-H, and Okaloosa County.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in youth development, agricultural education, education, community development, sociology, or a related field.
  • Self-starting, energetic, and team-oriented mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovativeness.
  • Organizational, development, and management skills.
  • Ability to establish and sustain solid partnerships.
  • Cultivate a collaborative team environment.
  • Serve as an advocate for UF/IFAS Extension, 4-H, and Okaloosa County.
  • Ability to navigate and apply information technology and social media.
  • Demonstrated excellence managing competing priorities and adaptability to unexpected situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree.
  • Previous 4-H experience as an Extension Agent, member, or leader.
  • Experience with 4-H clubs, camps, school enrichment, and after-school programs.
  • Ability to establish residency in Okaloosa County within six months of employment.
  • Experience with educational programming serving military youth centers and communities.
How to Apply:

Apply at Careers at UF by 11:55 p.m. (Eastern) of the posting end date, and attach a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial copies of all transcripts.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment.

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