Community Assistant Ii - New Brunswick, United States - Rutgers University

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Community Assistant II

Essex County
Job Category
URA-AFT Administrative
Department
4H Youth Development
Overview
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex County helps both youth and adults improve their knowledge and skills, and resolve problems in the areas of food, nutrition, health and wellness; food safety; agriculture; environmental and natural resource management; and youth development. This is accomplished through the use of sciencebased knowledge and university research. RCE is an educational organization within the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers, The State University.
4H is one of the largest youth development organizations in the U.S. that offers youth opportunities that explore the areas of science, engineering & technology, agriculture, healthy living & citizenship. In 4H, city kids, farm kids, kids of every race, economic & family situation are developing the skills that will help them become the capable workforce our nation needs. They're acquiring the values that lead to good futures.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Community Assistant II
Essex County for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4H is the youth development component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, connecting youth and our community to Rutgers University (4H Connects Kids with Rutgers). 4H Science encompasses science, engineering, technology, and applied math. The history of 4H is rooted in the concept of bringing new science and technology to the citizens by involving youth. 4H Science programs reach more than 5 million youth with handson learning experiences to encourage young minds and help fill our nation's shortage of young leaders proficient in science, engineering, and technology. 4H's approach is comprehensive and holistic—from agriculture to climate change to alternative energy—youth are learning about highly relevant complex systems and issues that will ensure their contributions to their communities today and their success as global leaders tomorrow.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

Coordinates program schedules and site logistics based on the needs of the program site.
Provides consistent communication with volunteer educators and community sites about program plans and schedules.
Develops lesson plans based on programming needs using the 4H curriculum and other researchbased resources.
Implements afterschool enrichment programs alongside teen and college student volunteers.
Creates appropriate program evaluation materials and impact reports.
Creates and updates 4H paper and electronic marketing for the programs you are responsible for.
Nurtures relationships with youth, developing programs that fit community need and interest

Position Status

Daily Work Shift

Annual Minimum Salary

Annual Mid Range Salary

Annual Maximum Salary

Standard Hours

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

PERS

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Selfstarter.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Competent computer, oral and written communication skills.
A team player with a demonstrated ability to respectfully interact with colleagues and supervisors from diverse and varied backgrounds.
Willingness to accept direction and perform duties within programmatic constraints.
Willingness to improve educational level.
Expressed willingness to work with people (ie. youth, adult volunteer management, agency personnel, and teachers) as noted in job description).
Willingness to learn and to work under and accept direction.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, limitedresource audience.
Ability to carry demonstration supplies, presentation equipment, and class materials.
Subject to a successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to carry demonstration supplies, presentation equipment and class materials.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Special Conditions

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to travel to a variety of job locations (ie office, schools, community agencies).
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST1003
Posting Open Date
05/06/2024**S