Program Associate II

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Associate II – Cape May for the 4-H Youth Development Program. The successful candidate is responsible for providing professional leadership and support to the Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program targeting youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school) and related to all 4-H Mission Mandates: Science, Engineering, and Technology; Healthy Lifestyles; and Civic Engagement (4-H club and teen leadership) Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Program plans, implements, and evaluates educational programs (including implementation and support of needs-based culturally and academically relevant programs that target underserved audiences).
• Utilizes a variety of delivery modes (including 4-H clubs and community outreach programs); volunteer development and leadership.
• Programs marketing and public relations.
• Creates and supports needs based culturally relevant programs that target underserved audiences. Actively participates in appropriate departmental, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University and County administrative functions.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, human/youth development, sociology, science, and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

City: Cape May

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Computer, printer, and related software including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite and 4-H Online in collaboration with ES237 reporting system. Highly proficient computer skills required.
• Email for communications and research.
• Equipment related to teaching (laptop, LCD projector, flash drives, Bluetooth, etc.)
• Working knowledge of current and changing electronic technology.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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

Posting Number: 24ST1325

About Rutgers University

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national public research university and the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Rutgers is dedicated to teaching that meets the highest standards of excellence; to conducting research that breaks new ground; and to turning knowledge into solutions for local, national, and global communities. As it was at our founding in 1766, the heart of our mission is preparing students to become productive members of society and good citizens of the world. Rutgers teaches across the full educational spectrum: preschool to precollege; undergraduate to graduate and postdoctoral; and continuing education for professional and personal advancement. Rutgers is New Jersey's land-grant institution and one of the nation's foremost research universities, and as such, we educate, make discoveries, serve as an engine of economic growth, and generate ideas for improving people's lives.