Position Information

Posting Number SF01787 Job Title Research Assistant II (4-H) Position Number 106909 FTE 1.00 FLSA Non-Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PTAA - Professional/Tech/Admin Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 3 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $34,198 - $49,154 (Prorated to reflect a part-time 17.5 hour work week) Status Calendar Year, Part-time, Limited

Department Information

Department Cooperative Extension Admin. Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Extension Contingency Notes

This position is calendar year, part-time (17.5 hours per week), limited to May 18, 2025 with anticipated renewal.

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Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 7, 2024. Applications received after June 7, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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Basic Function

Under the supervision of the Cooperative Extension Director, Associate Director, and State 4-H Program Leader, be responsible for supporting the 4-H Club and Volunteer system. This includes recruitment, screening, and training of new 4-H volunteers; recruitment, chartering, online enrollment, and maintenance of 4-H clubs; managing club financial end of year summaries: managing partnerships with schools and youth group agencies. Assist with 4-H communications including content development and management of URI social media accounts, managing the URI 4-H Google group email list, and producing a quarterly 4-H newsletter.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Support and recruit 4-H clubs and after-school groups including the training of teachers, agency personnel, and 4-H volunteers.

Recruit, screen, support, and train new 4-H volunteers and provide agency/school staff with training in 4-H curricula, policies, and procedures.

Recruit, charter, online enroll, and maintain 4-H clubs; managing club financial end of year summaries.

Assist in the coordination of the 4-H management online data system (Zsuite), including record creation and updating.

Assist in communications through the 4-H calendar of events, website, social media, online quarterly newsletter, and other communication tools.

Maintain accurate records and compile program participation reports and contact management data. Prepare and submit 4-H programmatic reports when directed.

Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies.

Manage phone calls and correspondence from existing and prospective new clients (e-mail, letters, Facebook).

Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures.

Track stocks of office supplies and create a list to be ordered.

Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Work occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Tools, And Equipment

Computers and printers; word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Required

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum two years’ work experience in office management, non-profit management, youth organizations, or schools.
Demonstrated experience in the training, support, and supervision of adult volunteers.
Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to generate and/or utilize evaluation tools and to market accomplishments and program outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Must provide own transportation.

Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience as a volunteer in a not-for-profit youth organization.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 05/28/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

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