Faculty Extension Assistant 4-H Youth Development - Posting No. 1076

Date Posted

July 27, 2007

Employer

University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Location

Boonsboro, MD

Job Description

• Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating various components within the comprehensive and innovative Washington County 4-H Youth Development Program, meeting the needs and interests of a diverse target audience of youth ages 5-18
• Provide leadership for the management and expansion of organized 4-H club work and volunteers under the supervision of the 4-H Youth Development Educator
• Responsible to the County Extension Director, 4-H Youth Development Educator, and the West Regional Director

Job Qualifications

• BS / BA degree -- Major area of study in fields such as education, youth development, environmental science, animal science or related field
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities
• Knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming and management
• Personal transportation and valid driver's license required for travel within the county and the state
• Flexible working hours; must be available for evening and weekend programs and meetings
• Evidence of excellent teaching & communication skills
• If offered, employment by Maryland Cooperative Extension, individual will be required before beginning job assignment, to obtain a background check by the State of Maryland and FBI
• Preferred: Experience working with volunteers and diverse audiences of all socio-economic levels

* To Apply: Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae or resume, transcripts, and 3 professional letters of reference.  Send this packet with your name, address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

Salary

Base: 32,000 but will be commensurate with experience

Contact Information

Lynn F. Little

County Extension Director
MCE
Washington County
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro, MD 21713

Phone - (301) 791-1048

Fax - Not Available

Cell Phone - Not Available

Email - llittle@umd.edu

Website - Not Available