Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator - Program Associate - 12 MONTH at University of Arkansas System in Little Rock

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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: Type of Position: Researchers Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu . For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department: 4H & Youth Development * 4H Center Program Director Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator (Program Associate) will develop, plan, facilitate, evaluate, maintain, budget for and market the 4-H state camping program housed at the Arkansas 4-H Center (with some programs conducted in other locations including wilderness settings.) This position is a physically demanding job working outdoors, in all seasons, doing activities that could involve heights (high ropes course, backpacking in mountainous locations), water (canoeing, paddleboarding, lifeguarding), wilderness (camping, backpacking), and overnight/weekend work. This position supervises at least 1 full-time program technician and seasonal teen and adult volunteers. This position is supervised by the Arkansas 4-H Center Program Director. Program associates operate in an independent decision-making roll in the planning and execution of programs. Work objectives are coordinated with Project Leaders and/or other supervisors, but program implementation and management are primarily the responsibilities of the Program Associate. Program Associates are expected to contribute effectively to conceptual framework, program design, result dissemination, educational activities, and the pursuit of extramural financial support. Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator Responsibilities Personnel Management - 10% - Supervise and evaluate fulltime camp staff (currently 1 program technician) - Manage and Supervise volunteer interns Training and Assistance - 5% - Collaborate with other 4-H Center Program coordinators in training and developing staff and interns. - Train Extension personnel in camping, outdoor skills, mobile lab, CPR, first-aid, lifeguarding - Train 4-H memb