Extension Agent I - II - 4-H Youth Development

Classification Title:

Ext Agent I - II

Job Description:

You Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way

The University of Florida (UF), the flagship university for the state of Florida, is a land-grant institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF .

The University of Florida (UF) is a Land Grant institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff statewide. IFAS Extension employs 375 Extension Agents and has an office in each of Florida’s 67 counties.

We hire the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for candidates with both academic and people skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments and innovate in a rapidly changing world. Working for Florida Extension will allow you to make a positive impact in your community as you help shape future generations, growing your career while earning a competitive salary and great benefits.

The 4-H Extension Agent position is a full-time, permanent status accruing faculty member of the University of Florida working jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Escambia County. The 4-H Youth Development Agent focuses on 1) volunteer development and 2) positive youth development through collaboration with 4-H volunteers, 4-H Extension colleagues, and Extension colleagues in the other Extension program areas. The 4-H Agent and a team of volunteers and staff make a positive impact on the growth and development of youth in Okaloosa County and shape future generations of leaders. This 4-H Agent provides overall leadership for the 4-H Program and guides programmatic outcomes and evaluation to support communities in Okaloosa County.

What You Will Do:

• Build an advisory committee representative of target clientele to assist in identifying resources (human, fiscal, material) and programmatic priorities to reach target clientele.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs to provide the appropriate developmental context for 4-H positive youth development (4-H Thrive Model).
• 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 (ISOTURE: A Model for Effective Volunteer Management) using the Volunteer Resources Knowledge and Competencies (VRKC) taxonomy.
• Ensure and monitor volunteer compliance with Florida 4-H youth protection policies.
• Obtain financial resources to support programs and manage programmatic components: Florida 4-H Online, Okaloosa Count 4-H Association, policies, records, risk, communication, and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Northwest Extension District 4-H Program Implementation Team (PIT) members by working with your peers to plan, teach, and evaluate virtual and face-to-face educational programs across the district or in multi-county settings.
• Collaborate with Florida 4-H State colleagues and initiatives.
• Possess or develop an area of expertise augmenting the 4-H impact across the Northwest Extension District and Florida.
• Develop and maintain a social media and web presence including virtual program delivery and social media educational content.
• Complete an annual plan of work and report of accomplishments.
• Serve as an essential employee for Okaloosa County as designated by Okaloosa County Human Resources.
• Performs related duties as required.