97-23 Position Title and Location Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development Garfield County, Enid, Oklahoma. Date Available This position is available on or after April 1, 1998. Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Job Summary The Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development is a professional staff member of Oklahoma State University. This person will be a member of the 4-H youth development team and will provide educational leadership for 4-H youth development programs in Garfield County. Basic responsibilities will include planning, developing, conducting, and evaluating 4-H programs within the county. Other responsibilities include volunteer leader recruitment, training and management; and the coordination of 4-H activities and other youth programs. Visibility of educational programs and accomplishments, effective leadership with planning committees and volunteers, and accountability to county leadership is expected. Some night meetings and weekend activities are required. The person selected for this position is expected to establish and maintain residence in Garfield County. All Extension Agents hired after August 1, 1988, with only a Bachelor's degree are expected to have satisfactorily completed all requirements for a Master's degree within seven (7) years from their date of appointment. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Home Economics, Human Environmental Sciences, or Education is required with a Master’s preferred. Formal training and/or professional Extension experience is desired. Preference will be given to internal applicants or those with recent OCES experience. How to Apply External applicants must submit a letter of interest and be in “Approved Applicant” status before consideration will be given for a vacant position. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service employees must submit a letter of interest, current resume, three letters of recommendation, and an up-to-date transcript. Send letter with appropriate attachments to: Division Personnel Office Room 235, Agricultural Hall Stillwater, OK 74078-6022 For telephone inquires call: (405) 744-5524. E-mail: agslb@okway.okstate.edu Mission Statement The mission of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is to disseminate and encourage the adaption of research-generated knowledge relating to agriculture, home economics, rural development, and 4-H youth development to the residents of Oklahoma. Equal Employment Opportunity: Applicants will be considered without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Oklahoma State University is committeed to multicultural diversity. Vacancy Announcements Careers in Cooperative Extension home page Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oklahoma State University This page was created on April 16, 1997 by msc.