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Job Band: 2000 Academic/Faculty/Extension Educator
Template Title: Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development - Outdoor Education & Shooting Sports Specialist
FTE: Full-Time
Position Status: 12 Months
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Location: NDSU Facilities within central North Dakota, exact location TBD
Position Description Summary:
This position will contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to implementing high-quality, research-driven delivery strategies to engage diverse youth audiences at the state, regional, county, and tribal nation levels. As a key 4-H youth development program team member, this position will provide leadership for the state 4-H educational programming in outdoor education programs, as well as the state 4-H shooting sports program. The scope of role includes expanding outdoor adventure programming, promoting nature-based learning, overseeing diverse camping experiences, and exploring other exciting experiential learning opportunities. Topic areas may include wildlife, forestry, fishing, water science, plant sciences, conservation, outdoor recreation, energy, and more. The individual in this role will work to develop curricula, lesson plans, train-the-trainer, and programming resources in related topic areas. Contributing to and collaborating with NDSU Extension personnel, faculty, industry stakeholders, 4-H volunteers, and youth on work focused on outdoor education, shooting sports, wildlife experiential, and digital learning is integral to the success of this position. This position will work with youth and adult volunteer advisory groups as they provide leadership, input, and direction to identify programmatic needs and outreach efforts.
Responsibilities include leadership for the planning, execution, management, promotion, and evaluation of 4-H outdoor education, shooting sports and wildlife programs, competitive events (plant science contests, i.e., land, range, and agronomy contests), educational sessions, and curriculum.
This includes oversight for the 4-H Shooting Sports Program instructor workshops, certifications, contests, and tournaments. Additionally, the role involves leading career exploration initiatives and fostering diverse and innovative experiences. The aim is to create a seamless and impactful engagement for youth in outdoor education, shooting sports and wildlife youth development opportunities.
Responsibility for the Work of Others:
This position will oversee volunteers engaged in various functions within the ND 4-H program. This role is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to all NDSU Extension, ND 4-H Youth Development, and national 4-H protocols. This includes monitoring compliance with established procedures, meticulous record-keeping practices, and the expected behaviors outlined by the respective entities.
Position Information & Duties:
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track position. Situated within NDSU Agricultural, this role operates under the supervision of the NDSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Assistant Director. This position requires occasional evening and weekend commitments without accruing overtime. Statewide travel is required. Occasionally, overnight trips may be required for meetings, contests, activities, training, and professional development. The office of this position is located at an NDSU facility to be determined, for example in Bismarck, at a county Extension office, and NDSU Research Extension Center, etc.
Advertised Salary:
To be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$59k-84k (estimate)
07/17/2024
08/20/2024