County 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Program Coordinator
County 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences Program Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
Utah State University Extension invites applications for a County 4H and Family and Consumer Sciences Program Coordinator I in Piute County with additional responsibilities in the Create Better Health (SNAPEd) program. This is an exempt position at 1.0 FTE.
Responsibilities may include planning and coordinating youth programs such as planning day camps developing educational activities and managing volunteer recruitment screening orientation training support recognition and general data and fund management. The role also involves collaborating with community partners to improve healthy food access and physical activity opportunities providing outreach and education through social media. Additionally the position encompasses Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) work including delivering educational programs related to nutrition health and wellness. Reporting program progress and impacts is essential along with recruiting partner agencies and clients and adhering to federal guidelines and SNAPEd policies and procedures.
The incumbent will report to the Home and Community Extension Director and will receive instruction from the Piute County Commissioners. In addition the expectation is for the incumbent to provide a monthly report to the Piute County Commissioners or on a reporting schedule designated by the Commissioners.
Responsibilities
Teaching and Education:
- Writes edits and coordinates development of promotional materials educational materials training manuals newsletters and/or brochures as appropriate to the program.
- Deliver established and approved Create Better Health curriculum covering basic nutrition food safety food budgeting and physical activity education to groups eligible for SNAP benefits.
- Conducts facetoface classes on family and consumer sciences topics to members of the community.
Program Management and Reporting:
- May develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the 4H program.
- Provide accurate and timely reports and evaluation data to the state office.
- Ensures completion of clerical and administrative support tasks including creating typing and editing program correspondence and purchasing documents reports program handbooks and other publications. May maintain and create content for program website.
- Perform miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Outreach and Partnerships:
- Recruit program participants through various channels like personal contact advertising social media and collaborating with agencies like DWS.
- Plan and coordinate with various organizations and agencies including USU DWS WIC local health departments senior centers schools churches and community organizations.
Event Facilitation:
- Design coordinate and implement events and activities for the Piute 4H Program.
- Facilitate workshops at public events like farmers markets county fairs and other community gatherings.
Compliance and Professional Development:
- Understand and adhere to USDA and USU guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with the code of conduct required by DWS.
- Keep certifications and trainings uptodate.
- May train and direct student employees volunteers and/or graduate students.
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 is required. Applicants currently seeking a related degree will be considered.
- Experience teaching and working with adult and/or youth audiences.
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Email Social Media Canva
- Access to reliable personal transportation with current insurance and valid drivers license to meet with clients. Mileage will be reimbursed.
- Attendance at a two or threeday inservice training conference each year for Create Better Health with additional travel necessary to transport and travel with youth to instate and out of state events for 4H.
- Selfmotivated and able to demonstrate work independently and as a team member.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with 4H.
- Reside within Piute County limits.
- Understanding of Create Better Health and SNAPEd.
- Understanding of family and consumer sciences topics (nutrition sewing food preservation home arts etc. .
- Implementing applied research and evidencebased activities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact with youth faculty and/or volunteers in a team environment.
- Knowledge of information gathering methods and procedures.
- Familiarity with family and consumer sciences topics including but not limited to nutrition food preparation textiles parenting and financial literacy.
- Skilled in organizing resources establishing priorities and record maintenance.
- Proficiency in using educational technology tools to enhance teaching and learning.
- Knowledge of communication principles media and marketing techniques.
- Knowledge in working in 4H programming.
- Ability to exercise high level of creativity decision making problem solving and discretion as work is varied and may be undefined.
- Skilled in use of personal computers and related software application.
Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
1. Resume/CV to be uploaded to the Candidate Profile
2. Three professional references with contact information
3. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
ADA
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.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources ator.
*updated 02/2025
Notice of Nondiscrimination
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:
Executive Director of the Office of EquityMatthew PinnerDistance Education Rm.
Title IX CoordinatorCody Carmichael Distance Education Rm.
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding nondiscrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 09/2023
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
