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Extension Program Worker/ 4-H Program Worker

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Work type: Extension, Support Staff

Pay Grade:00

Major Administrative Unit / College:Michigan State University Extension

Department:Extension Children And Youth 10058941

Sub Area:EXPA- Ext. Prog Assoc

Salary:15.00 per hour

Location: Leelanau

Categories: Temporary

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

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In alignment with the mission, programs and initiatives of MSU Extension, delivers research-based information to program participants through various methods and/or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs.

Unit Position Summary

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

• We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.

• We embrace that it is everyone’s job to create a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.

• We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and work to create equal access to programming for communities.

• We commit to continuous learning for diversity, equity, and cultural competency, in order to achieve inclusive excellence.

• We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.

• We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.

• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

Position Summary:

Extension 4-H Program Worker: Will plan for and provide 4-H educational programming for youth ages 5-19 in both Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties, using Apple Community Education Initiative technology and 4-H curriculum resources. Focus in Leelanau will be STEAM programming in partnership with local libraries and through outreach events; focus in Grand Traverse will be Jr. Master Gardener and other 4-H youth programs through the end of the five-county fair.

Work 20 hours a week in each county (Leelanau and Grand Traverse) for a total of 40 hours a week.

Duties: Work with 4-H staff to plan and present 4-H programming using the Apple CEI equipment (iPads, Apple Pencils, and Sphero robots) in Leelanau and work with Extension Master Gardeners to provide Jr. Master Gardener programs and work with the Northwest Michigan 4-H Livestock Council and teen reps to prepare for activities before and during the Northwestern Michigan Fair. Work with community partners (schools, libraries, and other groups) to provide 4-H programs and help during outreach events.

Position Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.

• Individual working toward an education degree or another youth development degree.

• Experience working with youth preferred;

• Comfortable with public speaking and leading groups.

• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., web research, Zoom, Apple products, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, social media, etc.).

• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, Cover Letter, 3 Professional References

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Advertised: Apr 29, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time