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Job ID361237 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyEducation-Extension Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9623 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin About the Job Working Title:Extension Educator, 4-H Volunteer Systems Director Appointment: Full-time, Assistant Extension Professor (9623) or Associate Extension Professor (9622) Location:Coffey Hall, St. Paul Campus or Regional Offices in Andover, Crookston, Farmington, Grand Rapids, Mankato, Marshall, Moorhead, Morris, Rochester, St. Cloud, Willmar, Worthington; Hybrid flexible work options available Salary range: Estimated starting annual salary range, $70,000 - $80,000; Depending on qualifications Apply By: June 2, 2024 About the position: This position leads volunteer systems for the Minnesota 4-H Youth Development program. This position ensures that Minnesota 4-H has effective recruitment, screening, retention, orientation, training, and recognition systems in place to build and strengthen a diverse volunteer base across the state. This position works with regional Extension educators to ensure that each local 4-H program has strong volunteer systems in place to support youth programming. This position also leads Extension professionals in developing educational programming that builds the knowledge, skills and competency of volunteers to effectively create high quality, culturally responsive learning environments for youth programs. This role uses data, research-based methods and best practices in the fields of adult learning, youth development, volunteerism, and educational design and development to inform, build and strengthen educational programming for adults and statewide volunteer systems and contribute to the field with scholarship. This position also builds the capacity of staff to lead and manage effective volunteer systems that support the delivery of quality youth programs. This position will report to the Director of Operations and Systems, Department of Youth Development. Responsibilities: 4-H Volunteer Systems Leadership 70% Lead a statewide strategic planning process to grow, diversify and improve sustainable local, regional and state volunteer systems. Work collaboratively with educators and volunteers to lead the implementation of the strategic plan at local, regional and state levels. Develop and oversee budgets to move volunteer systems goals and strategies forward; including collaborating with University of Minnesota Extension Development team to seek donors to support volunteerism. Evaluate and report on programmatic impacts and accomplishments to relevant stakeholders and partners. Develop and lead a communications plan in collaboration with the communications specialist to inform, teach and support volunteers in their roles. Communicate the value of volunteer systems to stakeholders. Provide volunteerism expertise to educators, volunteers, and partners by developing and adapting educational materials, tools, training, and resources that represent rigorous research, cutting edge and diverse viewpoints, and culturally responsive and respectful approaches. Lead the review and revision of the statewide training plan that includes the design and delivery of the Minnesota 4-H volunteer orientation and training program that builds the knowledge, skills and competencies of volunteers to effectively create high quality, culturally responsive learning environment youth programs. Assess staff development needs relating to volunteer leadership and systems management. Engage others in design, development and delivery of online training, cohort learning experiences and face to face workshops for Extension educators who have volunteer leadership and systems management as a significant aspect of their work responsibility. Develop and deliver training on volunteerism to other Minnesota youth workers. Lead and manage statewide volunteer recognition opportunities. Develop, regulate, evaluate and recommend improvements to policies and procedures that affect v lunteerism in ways that assure efficiencies while preserving the integrity of the program. Ensure volunteer compliance with the Safety of Minors, volunteer screening, risk management policies, and the volunteer Code of Conduct. Facilitate problem-solving processes for responding and bringing resolution to complex volunteer performance issues. Scholarship - 15% Partner with the youth development evaluation team to design and implement program evaluation and distribute results in collaboration with the communication team Participate in scholarship activities which will enhance and advance volunteer systems in Extension (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, educational materials, popular press articles, technical reports, white papers, web resources). Share findings through educational blogs, podcasts, conferences and professional conferences. Engagement and Service (15%) Build partnerships with businesses, academic institutions, UMN departments, community organizations and agencies, professional associations, retirement organizations, and alumni groups to strengthen and expand the volunteer base. Work in partnership with other Department of Youth Development teams to ensure volunteer systems are effective. Serve on state, multi-state and national Extension work groups to advance volunteer systems and the field. Appointment/Salary/Benefits This position will be classified as either Assistant Extension Professor (job code 9623) or Associate Extension Professor (job code 9622). Extension Educator positions have annual University academic professional appointments and Extension academic rank. Promotion in Extension academic rank is required and is contingent upon accomplishments as an Extension Educator University of Minnesota appointment and benefits.Benefits package available Reimbursement for travel and subsistence is available in accordance with University policy. Minimum starting salary is $70,000 - $80,000 and will be negotiated at time of offer. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Qualifications Required Qualifications: A completed Master's degree at the time of appointment in youth development, education, public administration, human development or related field. Record of leadership, teaching and scholarship related to volunteer systems and volunteerism. Skill in the application of data and research to design, develop and deliver adult education. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead, engage and support productive work teams. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with new, diverse and underserved audiences. Demonstrated ability to strengthen and grow volunteer-led programs in partnership with individuals, organizations, and communities representing new, diverse, and underserved audiences Demonstrated expertise in written communication Strong oral communication skills Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license and own means of transportation with required liability insurance. Mileage and sustenance reimbursement provided according to University... For full info follow application link. 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