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Extension Field Specialist, 4-H AgriScience Animal Science
Job Description
Operating Title
Extension Field Specialist, 4-H AgriScience Animal ScienceCampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth DevelopmentSummary of Position
This position is located on the UNH campus in Durham, New Hampshire, however is responsible for statewide support in the area of agriscience animal science. The 4-H agriscience field specialist is responsible for the development of the N.H. 4-H agriscience pathway with a focus on animal science, providing leadership in determining needs; establishing priorities; and developing, marketing, implementing and evaluating programs. The pathway includes the essential content-focused touchpoints throughout the 4-H programming year and academic and career development opportunities in agriscience technology and sciences.
Program development must include strategies to engage youth and families experiencing poverty, instability, disabilities, cultural differences and/or other barriers to participation. As a member of the science education area of expertise (AoE) team, the field specialist will collaborate with Extension colleagues from other AoEs (e.g., leadership development and healthy living), other Extension program teams (e.g., food and agriculture, natural resources), and with university departments (e.g., agriculture, nutrition and food systems), to develop/identify these content touchpoints and career development opportunities. As a member of the 4-H state office team, the field specialist will provide additional hands-on support of statewide programming.
Additional Job Information
Posting Number
PS4408FY24Other minimum qualifications
Minimum acceptable qualifications
- Master’s degree in animal science or related field and two years’ experience providing education in animal science preferred. A strong candidate with a bachelor’s degree in animal science or related field and at least three years’ experience providing education in animal science may be considered. A successful candidate with a bachelor’s degree will be required to obtain a master’s degree within 7 years of hire.
- High degree of subject matter competence in agricultural science, youth development, animal science, and community development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with coworkers, volunteers, and youth with a variety of values and interests, race, ethnicities, income, and education levels.
- Availability to work some nights and weekends.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently, locally and statewide. Mileage will be reimbursed at the federal rate.
Additional preferred qualifications
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, manage multiple demands, and set priorities.
- Experience or familiarity with Extension programs.
- Demonstrated competency in developing and delivering educational programs.
- Knowledge of various animal science species and ability to identify potential industry and community supports for program pathway experience development and growth.
- Experience in conducting needs assessment and evaluation methods.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59505Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.0EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Date
02/02/2024Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoAppointment Type
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Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving RecordDuty/Responsibility
Educational Programming
- Develop and support the 4-H agriscience pathway by developing and delivering curriculum in animal science for youth, Extension educators, and volunteers.
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate state, regional and national 4-H programs in agriscience.
- Recruit local and statewide volunteers to support agriscience in local county events.
- Create and deliver volunteer and educator training.
- Connect 4-H agriscience programming in schools with other community-based programs.
- Identify and apply for external grant support to enhance agriscience program delivery for formal and non-formal learning experiences.
Engagement, Outreach and Communication
- Develop 4-H agriscience academic and career opportunities.
- Collaborate with UNH faculty and industry partners to identify and develop experiences and opportunities that engage 4-H youth with agriscience career and study pathways at UNH, in N.H. and beyond.
- Partner with community organizations to expand resources and opportunities for youth in agriscience.
Duty/Responsibility
Professional Development
- Develop and implement a professional development plan in conjunction with science education AoE chairperson and the 4-H youth development and education program team leader to maintain and enhance competency in agriscience animal science topics and professional skills (e.g., instructional design, leadership, group facilitation, effective adult education).
Duty/Responsibility
Other Duties
- Welcome and mentor new staff and engage in their success.
- Provide input into the evaluation of coworkers.
- Serve in Extension organizational leadership or committee roles.
- Serve in a mentor capacity as needed and where appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
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