4-H Youth Development

Extension Program Assistant (4-H Youth Development)

This is a full-time position that will promote and market the University of Maryland and the 4-H Youth Development program in Charles County to increase youth enrollment and expand the program within the county. The work will primarily be with children and youth, with an emphasis on reaching underserved areas and populations in the Western side of the county. Position located off-campus at the Charles County Extension Office in Bel Alton, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of duties, including teaching, demonstrations, and other educational activities for youth and adult volunteers.
• Promote, market, and organize 4-H clubs to reach underrepresented audiences and underserved areas of the county through outreach programing.
• Implement youth development programs on the Western Side of Charles County that follow the 4-H model of experiential learning and which emphasize forming 4-H clubs that foster long-term youth engagement..
• Coordinate programming with community partners at public schools, afterschool programs, parks and recreation community centers, etc. to provide enrichment opportunities in the areas of STEM (robotics and computer science).
• Expand the 4-H Club program by promoting and recruiting adult 4-H club volunteers for Clover age youth, 5-7 years old.
• Work with volunteers and youth to promote and maintain the Robotics program
• Collect data on community needs and program participation in the targeted areas.
• Assist with organization and implementation of 4-H activities and demonstrations, at various venues including the Charles County Fair and at community events.
• Interact with community partners/public in a courteous, professional manner.
• Prepare educational literature, promotional flyers, reports, and program documents.
• Maintain accurate client and other program related records.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings and statewide in-services/training sessions throughout the year.
• Other duties as assigned.

Best Consideration Date: 5/17/2024

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