Program Technician - 4-H Youth Development

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Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

4H & Youth Development * Assistant Vice President

Summary of Job Duties:

This position provides support to the overall 4-H Youth Development program and supports growth and development of emerging programs and collaboration across the overall state 4-H program.

Job Duties:
Assist in state 4-H program in recruitment and implementation of college scholarship program.
Provide coordination between state 4-H team and 4-H Leadership.
Provide support to statewide event planning and implementation.
Provide support gathering and organizing statewide impact reporting.
Provide support to statewide enrollment and reporting system.
Provide support to state 4-H website development. 
Develop, implement, and support a statewide marketing plan.
Lead efforts to develop the new Beyond Ready career preparation summit; This includes grant writing and working with state 4-H team members.
Provide support for statewide event announcements

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Extension or Ag education, Family Consumer Sciences, Education, Curriculum Development, or related field is required.

• Ability to develop, organize, and deliver educational programs
• Ability to develop and/or organize educational curriculum for youth audiences
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team must be self-motivated and directed with the ability to achieve measurable results
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and willingness to serve all youth audiences
• Previous work experience