19-25 Extension County Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Garfield County

Colorado State University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking an Extension County Specialist for 4-H Youth Development in Garfield County. The role involves developing educational programs, collaborating with local partners, and promoting youth development initiatives. This full-time position requires a bachelor's degree and relevant experience. The successful candidate will work primarily in Rifle, Colorado, and engage with diverse communities to enhance educational outreach.

Benefits

Employee Study Privilege

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• Commitment to include diverse voices in program prioritization.
• Experience planning educational events and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct educational programming in response to local needs.
• Provide leadership and support for all Garfield County 4-H programming.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, or closely related field

Job description

19-25 Extension County Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Garfield County

Working Title 19-25 Extension County Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Garfield County

Position Location

Work Location

Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number

Posting Number 202500089F

Proposed Annual Salary Range

Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000-$87,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience)

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

The Office of Engagement and Extension ( OEE ), in cooperation with the Colorado State University ( CSU ) colleges and other units, has general charge over the University’s educational programs and services across the areas of engaged scholarship, extension, and extended campuses, which complement and reinforce the research, teaching, and service missions of CSU . OEE is collaborative space for faculty, staff, and students pursuing and promoting community-based research, service-learning, industry partnerships, and other forms of the scholarship of engagement. In partnership with the CSU colleges and other divisions, OEE faculty and staff work throughout the state of Colorado to engage individuals and communities in the design, implementation, and application of scholarship and educational opportunities. The OEE Vice President is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE includes over 400 employees and operates with a total budget across the enterprises of approximately $85 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. CSU was established in 1870 and remains inspired by its land-grant heritage and world-class faculty, staff, and students. CSU enrolls approximately 33,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, and is the largest employer in northern Colorado with more than 7,400 faculty and staff. Colorado State University is located 60 miles north of Denver in the beautiful city of Fort Collins.

CSU Extension, organized under OEE , is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge “in the several pursuits and professions in life” for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSU’s colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU . CSU Extension faculty aims to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visit www.extension.colostate.edu .

Garfield County is in western Colorado and is experiencing a steady population and economic growth. The 2020 population estimate is 61,084, and the median household income is $72,898, with $68,811 being the state average. One percent fewer people live below the poverty level than the state average. The oil and gas industry has been prominent in Garfield County. Other major economic contributors are tourism and agriculture. The agriculture industry has seen an increased interest in small acreage and local food production. The communities in Garfield County (Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, Battlement Mesa and Parachute) have diverse economies, shopping opportunities, and housing choices. Garfield County is primarily rural, with 60% public land. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound and include hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting, biking, skiing, and other activities typically associated with Colorado. The Extension office is in the town of Rifle. Rifle offers easy access to a major interstate highway (I-70) and is within a one-hour drive time of the Grand Junction airport.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We invite you to review Colorado State University’s Principles of Community that guide our mission and vision of access, teaching, service, and engagement. Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

Tenure/Tenure Track? No

% Research

% Research 35%

% Teaching

% Teaching 50%

% Service

% Service 15%

% Administration

% Administration 0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 05/26/2025

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

OEE invites applications and nominations for an Extension County Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Garfield County. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track Extension faculty position. Faculty rank is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension faculty – educate, create, and connect . Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in OEE and CSU Extension.

This position is part of the CSU Extension 4-H Youth Development team with the goal to ensure that the 4-H mission and vision are achieved in Garfield County and the Western Region. The individual in this position will work as a member of the Garfield County Extension team to support the delivery of educational efforts throughout the county under the guidance of the County Director, State 4-H Specialists, and the Colorado 4-H Office.

The primary office location for this position is in Rifle, Colorado. This position will be expected to be in the primary office most workdays. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel

Required Job Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree. Conferred degree must be in education, youth development, or closely related field. (Please note, a successful candidate without a completed master’s degree will be required to complete a master’s degree within five years from the start of employment to advance through the faculty ranks. Failure to do so will result in termination unless a compelling reason is accepted by the Vice President of Engagement and Extension).
• Professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties (below) of this position.
• Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of 4-H Youth Development associated with position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.
• Commitment to include diverse voices in program prioritization and planning, and a commitment to developing and delivering both inclusive and targeted programming.
• Experience planning educational events, fundraising, grantsmanship, and working in teams.
• Experience marketing and/or delivering educational programming using online, mass media, and/or social media methods.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) for transcribing programming materials, conversational Spanish for communication.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, May 26, 2025. Please submit the following to apply:

• Resume
• Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.

All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office at [e-mail] . For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Dani Wesolowski at [e-mail].

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Educate

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop and conduct educational programming in response to local needs.
• Work collaboratively with local government and organizational partners to develop, implement, evaluate and report impacts of non-credit educational programming for adult and youth audiences.
• Provide leadership and support for all Garfield County 4-H programming. Cooperate with other 4-H Agents in the Northwest Region (Eagle, Rio Blanco, Moffat, Routt, Grand, Jackson, Summit, Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties) for regional programming.
• Actively participate in Extension work teams to provide youth development expertise for program development, delivery, and evaluation efforts statewide.
• Actively participate in the MQA program, project area, and 4-H Council – member training.
• As a member of the 4-H team, provide leadership and support for an active, diverse adult, and youth volunteer-based program, including volunteer recruitment, selection, orientation, education, training, motivation, evaluation, recognition, and support.
• Prepare volunteers to take on increasing leadership, mid-management, and public education/information roles.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 50%

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Create

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop and provide programming for diverse audiences and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies, including reaching out to underserved and underrepresented audiences.
• Engage and collaborate with community-based organizations and diverse constituents (representative of the county’s racial, ethnic and gender demographics) to understand community needs and develop support for existing and new program efforts.
• Employ effective technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs.
• Identify resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, cost recovery fees, etc.) to enhance programs, support programming efforts and practice cost recovery.
• Manage program funds in compliance with CSU and county fiscal policies and reporting requirements.
• Create educational materials that can be used for 4-H programming.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 35%

Job Duty Category

Job Duty Category Connect

Duty/Responsibility

• Communicate and coordinate resources, research, and programming with faculty/staff at CSU , county, and other organizations.
• Develop and support strong equitable working relationships with Extension staff, CSU faculty, local/county agencies, community leaders and private industry organizations to address priority needs.
• Develop relationships and work with advisory groups and local leaders; cooperate with Extension Specialists in other counties to assess informal education needs in the area, develop/revise plans of work, implement educational strategies, and measure and report programmatic impacts.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of County Commissioners, including responding to requests for consultation, research, and other assistance.
• Provide conflict resolution, mediation and/or facilitate public dialogues.
• Engage with public officials in policy decision influence.
• Travel and participate in meetings, professional development, events and periodic activities requiring travel and/or overnight stays.
• Actively participate in the Garfield County Fair Board, Garfield County Shooting Sports Council, Garfield Horse Advisory Committee, Garfield County Outdoors, and the Livestock Marketing Committee.
• As part of the 4-H team, provide leadership and support for engaging a broad range of stakeholders through various 4-H and local youth development advisory councils and committees in the work of identifying and addressing priority youth development needs.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15%

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested 3

Maximum Requested 3

Supplemental Questions

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