County Extension Director -H Youth Development Extension Agent II-IV - Lake

Overview

Classification

Title:

Cty Ext Dir & Ext Agent II - IV

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

New appointees to any County Extension Director position must have a minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Job Description:

This position is open to current permanent UF faculty only. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is committed to creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

You Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way

We hire the best. Varied views and experiences make us strong. We seek candidates with both academic and interpersonal skills who work well in teams, honor their commitments, innovate in a rapidly changing world, and believe in opportunities for all. Working for Florida Cooperative Extension will allow you to make a positive impact in your community as you help shape future generations, growing your career while earning a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

The Opportunity

As the Extension Agent and County Extension Director (CED) (minimum 40% of your time), you will work jointly for UF/IFAS Extension and Lake County. We are seeking an individual who is self-motivated, energetic, and a team-oriented leader. Your extension programming will cover 4-H Youth Development.

As the CED, you will lead, manage, supervise, coordinate, and report on the total Lake County Extension program (six County Extension Faculty, including yourself, and seven staff members). You will consistently demonstrate excellent customer service and respond to client needs in a timely and professional manner. Your office will be located at the Lake County Extension Office in Tavares.

County Extension Director Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders, including county government, community leaders, private sector clients, media, and UF/IFAS faculty and staff.
• Facilitate and oversee the professional development of faculty and staff within the Lake County Extension Office.
• Manage the business side of the Extension Office, including financial and compliance issues.
• Organize and conduct regular faculty development workshops, training sessions, and seminars to enhance the skills and knowledge of Extension personnel.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, innovation, and learning within the office.
• Be available to serve as needed (call centers, shelters, animal services shelters, etc.) during emergencies in support of the Lake County Emergency Operations Center.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to promote Extension's success.
• Support staff in setting short-term and long-term goals for their roles and professional development.
• Encourage open communication and feedback during check-in meetings to address concerns and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain an advisory committee with appropriate community representation and advocating for Extension in the community.
• Use resourcefulness, creativity, enthusiasm, and innovation to enhance existing educational programs and create new ones to meet the needs of community members.
• Assess program responsibilities locally based on community needs.
• Utilize computer technology and social media for communication, teaching, and program management.
• Secure financial resources to support Extension programs and the Lake County office.
• Adhere to University of Florida and Lake County government policies and procedures.
• Develop an annual plan of work and a report of accomplishment.
• Collaborate with UF/IFAS Extension administration to ensure compliance with annual review procedures and reporting.

4-H Agent Responsibilities

• Identify and address youth development needs by designing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for youth ages 5-18.
• Deliver positive youth development programs through a variety of delivery modes, including clubs, in- and after-school programs, camps, and community-based programs.
• Recruit, train, and support an effective volunteer base to enhance program capacity and reach.
• Develop a comprehensive volunteer management strategy to ensure program policies, enrollment, record keeping, risk management, and experiential learning procedures are updated and effective.
• Collaborate with all Extension program areas (Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture) and volunteers on educational efforts that will facilitate positive management practices with significant and locally relevant impact.
• Manage program components, including program policies, enrollments, records, risk management, communication, and educational materials.
• Develop an advisory committee to assist with program design, identification of client needs and priority issues, analysis of county situations, and development of program budgets.
• Provide leadership for the Lake County 4-H Association.
• Assume other responsibilities as…