Work for Extension Youth Development
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The Extension Center for Youth Development’s team of more than 150 youth development professionals is dedicated to making a measurable difference in the quality, availability, and impact of out-of-school time non-formal learning opportunities for Minnesota youth, ages 6 to 18.
We deliver youth programs, prepare youth workers, conduct research, and shape the way organizations, communities, and systems think about youth development.
Our work serves as a statewide catalyst, resource, and advocate to ensure quality community opportunities for young people to learn, lead, and contribute.
- Minnesota 4-H develops and delivers non-formal educational learning opportunities reaching over 130,000 youth annually.
- The Youth Work Institute helps build stronger professionals and stronger programs through education, community-based and on-line training, technical assistance, and networking activities.
- The Applied Research and Evaluation unit works with practitioners and policy makers to identify and conduct applied research and evaluation studies that can make a difference.
- 40 Regional Extension Educators in 18 regional offices around the state of Minnesota
- Front line youth workers in 86 counties.
Whether you want to work directly with youth, prepare those who do, or study what works, we have career opportunities for you!
We may have positions for you, whether you have a bachelor, master, or doctorate degree. Positions range from director for research, program development, and communications to regional educators and program coordinators.
Become part of a diverse and interdisciplinary team that offers opportunities for learning about and shaping youth development. These positions offer great health, retirement, professional development, and educational benefits as well as opportunities for promotion.
Check out our current open positions.
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