Maryland 4-H Mission

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive and inclusive setting for all youth to reach their fullest potential in a diverse society. Youth learn beneficial and cognitive life skills through community-focused, research-based experiential education programs.

Our Vision

Maryland 4-H aspires to be a recognized leading youth development program that inspires youth and adults to learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

Opportunities for all

We build our work teams with the same mission and vision. We wish to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.

Career Opportunities

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    4-H Youth Development Educator - Charles County

    Purpose of the Position:
    University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking an Educator to provide coordination and programmatic support for educational programs for youth, families, and communities. The Educator would work with volunteers and youth development agencies to provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, leading to the development of life skills for youth. The Educator is also responsible for developing an active, ongoing recruitment campaign to involve new volunteers and youth. We are committed to providing culturally relevant
    programs and services through 4-H. As a professional track faculty member, the Educator will be responsible for developing youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues across the – Prince George’s county and
    Capital Maryland cluster. The faculty member will be eligible for promotion in accordance with University policy and UME professional track faculty guidelines within a timeframe defined. 

    This position reports directly to the Maryland 4-H Program Leader and Area Extension Director.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop, implement, and evaluate a – Prince George’s County-focused 4-H youth development program in cooperation with colleagues in the programmatic cluster.
    • Facilitate research-based methods to increase knowledge, leadership, and life skills in alignment with the UME Strategic Plan and 4-H Program Priorities.
    • Coordinate and deliver experiential learning programs for a wide range of disciplines in areas aligning with the 4-H national priorities around science, health, and civic engagement.
    • Educate youth and adult volunteers on subject matter concepts.
    • Work with the tenure track faculty to expand the county’s 4-H club and Out of School Time programs and capacity.
    • Conduct needs assessments, outreach, and marketing to reach diverse audiences with equity and inclusion as foundational elements.
    • Work with the tenure track faculty to coordinate and support the UME adult volunteer management system, including recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision and recognition of youth and adult volunteers.
    • Cultivate good working relationships with community collaborators and partners to benefit youth.
    • Promote positive public relations with stakeholders and the community.
    • Increase resources through cost recovery, local funding sources, collaborative, and other funding proposals to support and expand 4-H youth development programs.
    • Work with tenure track faculty to support county/city 4-H programs including but not limited to 4-H participation and activities at the County Fair and countywide contests.
    • Work with local 4-H team to support the residential camping program.
    • Provide evidence of teamwork accomplishments in annual reports. Individual role in team programs will be defined.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree youth development, education, social science, or related field.
    • One or more years of experience in positive youth development and/or education.
    • Demonstrated effectiveness and experience teaching diverse and underserved youth and adults in community settings.
    • Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating youth community education programs.
    • Demonstrated direct experience working with schools, afterschool, and community programs.
    • Demonstrated leadership, communication, program management and time management skills.
    • Must be willing to work flexible hours, with some evenings and weekends, and to travel within the assigned county, administrative cluster, and state.
    • Personal transportation and valid driver’s license.
    • This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.

    Preferred:

    • MA or MS in Youth Development or related field.
    • 3 years of experience with the 4-H youth development program.
    • Fluency in Spanish.
    • Experience in distance and virtual education strategies.
    • Experience in volunteer recruitment and management.
    • Demonstrated achievement in developing, implementing, and evaluating community education programs.

    To find out more or to apply, click on this card. 

    Best consideration date: 06/30/2023

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    4-H Youth Development Educator - Charles County

    Purpose of the Position:
    University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking an Educator to provide coordination and programmatic support for educational programs for youth, families, and communities. The Educator would work with volunteers and youth development agencies to provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, leading to the development of life skills for youth. The Educator is also responsible for developing an active, ongoing recruitment campaign to involve new volunteers and youth. We are committed to providing culturally relevant
    programs and services through 4-H. As a professional track faculty member, the Educator will be responsible for developing youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues across the – Prince George’s county and
    Capital Maryland cluster. The faculty member will be eligible for promotion in accordance with University policy and UME professional track faculty guidelines within a timeframe defined. 

    This position reports directly to the Maryland 4-H Program Leader and Area Extension Director.

    Responsibilities:

    • Develop, implement, and evaluate a – Prince George’s County-focused 4-H youth development program in cooperation with colleagues in the programmatic cluster.
    • Facilitate research-based methods to increase knowledge, leadership, and life skills in alignment with the UME Strategic Plan and 4-H Program Priorities.
    • Coordinate and deliver experiential learning programs for a wide range of disciplines in areas aligning with the 4-H national priorities around science, health, and civic engagement.
    • Educate youth and adult volunteers on subject matter concepts.
    • Work with the tenure track faculty to expand the county’s 4-H club and Out of School Time programs and capacity.
    • Conduct needs assessments, outreach, and marketing to reach diverse audiences with equity and inclusion as foundational elements.
    • Work with the tenure track faculty to coordinate and support the UME adult volunteer management system, including recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision and recognition of youth and adult volunteers.
    • Cultivate good working relationships with community collaborators and partners to benefit youth.
    • Promote positive public relations with stakeholders and the community.
    • Increase resources through cost recovery, local funding sources, collaborative, and other funding proposals to support and expand 4-H youth development programs.
    • Work with tenure track faculty to support county/city 4-H programs including but not limited to 4-H participation and activities at the County Fair and countywide contests.
    • Work with local 4-H team to support the residential camping program.
    • Provide evidence of teamwork accomplishments in annual reports. Individual role in team programs will be defined.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree youth development, education, social science, or related field.
    • One or more years of experience in positive youth development and/or education.
    • Demonstrated effectiveness and experience teaching diverse and underserved youth and adults in community settings.
    • Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and evaluating youth community education programs.
    • Demonstrated direct experience working with schools, afterschool, and community programs.
    • Demonstrated leadership, communication, program management and time management skills.
    • Must be willing to work flexible hours, with some evenings and weekends, and to travel within the assigned county, administrative cluster, and state.
    • Personal transportation and valid driver’s license.
    • This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.

    Preferred:

    • MA or MS in Youth Development or related field.
    • 3 years of experience with the 4-H youth development program.
    • Fluency in Spanish.
    • Experience in distance and virtual education strategies.
    • Experience in volunteer recruitment and management.
    • Demonstrated achievement in developing, implementing, and evaluating community education programs.

    To find out more or to apply, click on this card. 

    Best consideration date: 06/30/2023