4-H Program Coordinator I

Overview

USU Extension seeks to hire a qualified individual to coordinate the 4-H youth program in Duchesne County. This position (Program Coordinator I NE) is classified as non-exempt based on provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act, and is eligible for overtime for approved work that exceeds 40 hours per week.

 

Incumbents in the 4-H Program Coordinator I position plan and coordinate the day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of the Duchesne County 4-H program. This may include but is not limited to planning day camps, developing educational activities, volunteer recruitment, screening, orientation, training, support, and recognition as well as general data & fund management. 

 

The 4-H Program Coordinator I will report to the Agriculture Extension Faculty position in Duchesne County and an Extension Director. This classification may train and direct hourly/student employees and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Volunteer Development (recruit, screen, orient, train, support and recognize volunteers).
• Designs, coordinates, and implements events and activities for the Duchesne 4-H Program.
• Serves as a principal liaison between 4-H youth, volunteers, donors and community partners.
• Facilitates day camps, educational events, classroom visits and volunteer recruitment efforts.
• Coordinates activities of support staff, consultants, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of 4-H youth development events.
• Monitors and administers program revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program.
• Writes, edits, and coordinates development of promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.
• Collects and analyzes data; prepare reports; and maintains program records and statistical information.
• Ensures completion of clerical and administrative support tasks, including creating, typing, and editing program correspondence and purchasing documents, reports, program handbooks, and other publications.
• Writes and/or assists with writing grants and proposals as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.
• May maintain and create content for program website.
• May train and direct lower-level staff, student employees, volunteers and/or graduate students.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required. Applicants currently seeking a related degree will be considered.
• Experience working with youth.
• Basic Computer skills: Microsoft office, email, social media.
• Access to reliable personal transportation.
• Self-motivated and able to frequently work independently.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with 4-H.
• Previous experience in managing volunteer programs.
• Experience designing and implementing youth programming.
• Event planning experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of information gathering methods and procedures.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skilled at records maintenance.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
• Ability to interact with youth, faculty and/or volunteers in a team environment.
• Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
• Knowledge in working with 4-H programming.
• Ability and willingness to transport and travel with youth to in-state and out of state events.
• Ability to exercise a high level of creativity, decision making, problem solving, and discretion as work is varied and may be undefined.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at t