4-H Extension Program Coordinator I
4-H Extension Program Coordinator I
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Job Description
Overview
The Grand County office of Utah State University Extension seeks a qualified individual to coordinate countywide youth programs consistent with the USU 4H vision. General duties include recruiting youth and volunteers to actively participate in 4H providing educational experiences and representing the principles of positive youth development through 4H programs. This position of 4H Exenstion Program Coordinator I will also have duties related to assisting with the County Fair budgeting seeking donations 4H enrollments and providing training and support to volunteers. Occasional travel may be required for trainings and/or statewide 4H events and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
This position will work cohesively with Grand County Extension Faculty the USU 4H Team and the local community to deliver relevant programming and assistance in multiple 4H related topics. These topics include but are not limited to Leadership Civic Engagement Life Skills Healthy Living STEM Family and Consumer Sciences and Communicative and Expressive Arts.
This is a fulltime inperson position with full benefits in Moab Utah. Typical office hours are 8am 5pm Monday Thursday. Hours may vary during busy times such as County Fair. Occasional nights and weekends may be required for special events. Job offer contingent upon successfully passed background check. Recommendation from the local sheriffs office may be requested.
Responsibilities
- Advance the 4H program in the county by recruiting and training youth and volunteers to organize and join 4H Clubs.
- Provide support and guidance to existing and new volunteers and 4H clubs.
- Promote Regional and State 4H programs. This may include marketing registering and supporting volunteers in facilitating opportunities.
- Support a variety of Extension outreach activities that may include school enrichment activities such as Farm Field Day Career Days etc. educator trainings camps and teen leadership programs day camps etc.
- Respond to requests office visits telephone calls emails and other correspondence promptly and professionally.
- Be an active member of the USU Youth Programs Team which includes participating in meetings serving on working groups and assisting at regional and state events.
- Manage 4H related budgets
- Coordinate the 4H section of the Grand County Fair
- Seek external donations and funding to support the USU Extension 4H Programs
- Support the Civil Rights mandate of Utah State University Extension and implement innovative approaches to reach diverse audiences.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by the County Director.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelors degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience
- Desire to work with youth and volunteers.
- Access to reliable transportation
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to pleasantly interact with a wide variety of individuals.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft office Internet Zoom etc.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to provide leadership and provide guidance to different programs and volunteers.
- Ability to teach manage and engage an audience (youth and adult).
- Ability to market USU Extension youth program events and opportunities.
- Ability to effectively utilize social media to raise awareness of opportunities.
- Ability to work occasional nights and weekends (to aid clubs and events as applicable)
- Ability to travel throughout area of responsibility occasional statewide consistent with university policy.
- Strong organizational time and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with recruiting supervising and working with volunteers.
- Previous employment or experience with 4H or other youth serving organizations.
- Experience managing budgets.
- Experience with youth and adult education.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish
- Experience working with low income diverse and underserved audiences.
- Knowledge of the Land Grant University system.
- Prior experience with community programming
The finalist will be subject to a Utah Bureau of Criminal Investigation and FBI Background Check performed as part of the hiring process.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded to the Candidate Profile
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application
3. Contact information for three professional references
Please be prepared to answer the following questions during the application:
1. This is a fulltime inperson position based in Moab Utah. Given the high cost of housing in the area do you have a plan for securing accommodations if offered the role
2. This job requires you to work with youth 518 youth leaders and volunteers. Is this something that interests you
3. You may occasionally need to travel for work usually short distances within the city but trainings also arise within the state. Do you have access to reliable transportation
4. Youth clubs and events fall withing a wide variety of topics such as agriculture livestock cooking sewing model rockets etc. Is this something that interests you
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Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier landgrant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a highquality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.
USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac12 Conference beginning in theseason. The Aggies longstanding tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
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In its programs and activities including in admissions and employment Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs nondiscrimination policies:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
