You are responsible for providing support and management of our community 4-H volunteer program. You would also have the opportunity to deliver experiential, informal education using 4-H curriculum. This position is part-time, one-year fixed-length, 16 hour per week, schedule to be determined in consultation with the supervisor. Position is based out of the Kennebec County Cooperative Extension office in Augusta, Maine. This position pays $18.22 per hour or applicable ACSUM transfer rate. You Are The Person We Are Looking For If: + You are passionate about purposeful youth development in your community. + You are skilled at building positive relationships with youth and community members. + You excel at support and training for volunteers. + You enjoy collaborating with local youth serving organizations. + You enjoy or are interested in learning about using educational technology to plan and adapt educational material. + You enjoy delivering outstanding customer service and handling a variety of different communications. + You can communicate respectfully, authentically, and effectively to a variety of community members. + You build professional, respectful relationships and enjoy contributing to the team. + You create a supportive environment through coaching and mentoring. + You enjoy collaborating with a team as well as working independently to achieve goals. Complete Job Description (https://docs.google.com/document/d/19MrQvsiggIQP-iUm5t8rtyqTutA1w7kJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104384973646475976376&rtpof=true&sd=true) About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (https://www.maine.edu/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.visitbangormaine.com/about-the-region/the-region-at-a-glance/) . About Cooperative Extension: Cooperative Extension (https://extension.umaine.edu/) is the doorway to UMaine expertise. For over 100 years, Extension has been putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities — in every corner of Maine. These educational efforts focus on the Maine Food System (https://extension.umaine.edu/maine-food-system/) and Positive Youth Development (https://extension.umaine.edu/umaine-extension-4h/) through 4-H programs. In addition to state offices in Orono, there is a network of county-based offices staffed by experts who provide practical, locally-based solutions for farmers, small business owners, kids, parents, consumers, and many others. Cooperative Extension strives to be an equitable, sustainable, purposeful and enjoyable place to work. We are interested in candidates who can contribute diverse experiences and perspectives to the department and campus. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).Clery Act Qualifications: These are required knowledge and skills so be sure that you demonstrate how you meet each one in your resume or cover letter. + You have a High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) + You have effective written, oral, electronic, and interpersonal communication skills + You have strong organizational and customer service skills + You have demonstrated sound judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and commitment to confidentiality + You have the ability to work independently and in a team environment + You have the ability to travel normally requiring a valid driver's license in order to provide both office-based and off-site program support These are preferred knowledge and skills we are looking for but do not exclude you from the job if you don’t have this experience. + Associates Degree or relevant coursework in education, social work or related fields + Approximately three years of volunteer management or youth teaching experience, formal or informal + Experience with social media and/or the ability to learn Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more + Prior experience working with volunteer programs and volunteer recruitment + Training as a 4-H Volunteer + Experience working with diverse audiences; knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion; and understanding of equal opportunity, affirmative action and civil rights policies + Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain records, files, reports, teaching aids, and materials + Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word or Google Docs + Classroom, group management, or facilitation skills + Ability to occasionally lift 30 to 50 pounds, can easily be accommodated Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 20, 2024. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Alisha Targonski, alisha.targonski@maine.edu. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.