4-H Extension Program Coordinator, Wayne County

Penn State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Penn State Extension in Wayne County seeks an innovative Extension Program Coordinator to help implement the 4-H Youth Development program and support statewide efforts. You will supervise volunteers, build partnerships, and develop a revenue portfolio while delivering hands-on education through clubs, camps, and school enrichment.

The role requires flexible hours, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Teaching, program development, and evaluation skills.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and communities.
• Strong communication with youth, parents, leaders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing educational programs and activities for the 4-H program.
• Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
• Promote 4-H to retain members and recruit diverse youth.
• Build relationships with schools, agencies, organizations and businesses.
• Plan local programs with a fundraising strategy.
• Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for 4-H events.
• Conduct program evaluation, documentation and reporting.

Skills

Teaching

Program development

Evaluation

Effective communication

Volunteer coordination

Education

HS/GED

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Extension seeks an innovative and energetic professional Extension Program Coordinator to serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development team to help implement the Wayne County 4-H program as well as support the statewide program.

4-H utilizes hands-on activities to foster critical thinking, leadership development, and community engagement. Programs are delivered through non-formal settings, such as 4-H clubs, camps, school enrichment, and after-school programs. Volunteers play an important role in the success of these endeavors, serving as club leaders, coaches and mentors. This position is based at Penn State Extension, Wayne County, Honesdale, PA.

The individual in this position works as a representative of The Pennsylvania State University in the delivery of a comprehensive 4-H Youth Development program in a wide range of 4-H curriculum areas. This includes maintaining and expanding existing local 4-H club programs, supervising programs delivered by program assistants and volunteers, building community collaborations and partnerships, developing a revenue enhancement portfolio, and creating a professional development plan.

Major responsibilities

• Help to implement educational programs, materials, and activities as part of the overall efforts of the Pennsylvania 4-H program and the identified needs of the local county.
• Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
• Promote the 4-H program to retain current members and recruit new and diverse youth audiences.
• Effectively build relationships to support the educational mission of the 4-H program by collaborating with local, county, and state agencies, schools, organizations and businesses, community members, Extension professionals, and local decisionmakers.
• Effectively, work with the County 4-H Program Development Committee to plan the local program including a fundraising strategy.
• Provide effective communication to volunteers, collaborators, youth, and parents to ensure a quality experience.
• Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for participants in 4-H youth events held in other counties, across the state, or out of state.
• Implement program evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
• Support 4-H volunteers, youth and clubs to ensure that policy and procedural expectations are followed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Programs and local Extension Educator.

Required Qualifications

• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
• Possess teaching, program development, and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with youth, parents, leaders, government officials, and the general public.
• Able to carry equipment and educational materials and supplies, with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)

No prior relevant work experience required

Required Certifications:
None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

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