4-H /Community Resource Development Educator

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
4-H /Community Resource Development Educator

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Job Summary

The 4H/ Community Resource Development ( CRD ) Educator (for Boliva, Tunica, and Coahoma Counties) is expected to identify and establish working relationships with relevant local organizations and agencies to deliver educational programs, events and activities pertaining to 4-H and CRD in a designated geographic region of the state. Incumbent will be responsible for building coalitions and partnerships with community youth-related groups, agencies and other organizations. This position serves as a team member with county, regional and state leaders.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Have good writing and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with co-workers and other partners.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of computers, computer programs (such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and electronic outreach methods.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain public-private community partnerships.
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, accountability, transparency and safety at all times while representing the Alcorn State University Extension Program, Tunica and Coahoma counties other assigned counties without compromise.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate work with volunteers.
• Expand 4-H participation beyond the current club programs to include: school and community based and summer youth events and activities, career and workforce preparation and development and youth involvement in community projects.
• Identify and establish working relationships with relevant local organizations agencies to deliver 4-H and Youth-related educational programs, events and activities at County, Regional and State Events.
• Provide educational and technical assistance to organizations, agencies, and stakeholders in the area of community development ·
• Work collaboratively with other Extension programs staff, agencies, and community organizations to meet the needs of the CRD programs and the individuals that the programs serve.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with the implementation and maintenance of the CRD programs.
• Establish and organize local advisory committees to assist in evaluating the educational learning opportunities and information resources of the counties’ issues.
• Facilitate efforts in such areas as needs assessment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Not Required

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S847

Number of Vacancies
1

Location

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
07/25/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

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