4-H Program Administrator: Community Engagement & Enrollment

Purdue University; Portland (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Purdue University in Indiana seeks a part-time 4‑H Associate Program Administrator to manage the local 4‑H program, enroll youth, recruit volunteers, and support clubs and events. You will ensure policy adherence and coordinate communications with stakeholders to grow youth participation and program impact.

The role emphasizes volunteer onboarding, background checks, and collaboration with Purdue Extension and 4‑H Affiliates, with opportunities for community partnerships and outreach while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6 months of experience in educational program management and/or volunteerism and/or organizational systems.
• Ability to follow established procedures while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and skill with computer technology in preparing and making reports, data analysis and retrieval, email and internet applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate program specific material.
• Ability to work with new and existing clientele and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and group process skills.

Responsibilities

• Using established procedures to manage 4‑H youth enrollment and recruitment.
• Managing, recruiting and identifying adult volunteers to help carry out the Purdue Extension and Indiana 4‑H Youth Development mission.
• Managing 4‑H club processes, supporting volunteers with annual club tasks including financial and reporting requirements.
• Serving as the primary recruitment, onboarding, and direct contact for local volunteers.
• Identifying potential volunteers, reviews qualifications and background checks to match volunteers with roles.
• Supporting, coordinating and communicating opportunities for the local culminating event (showcase/fair).
• Elevating concerns and issues as necessary.
• Making individual and local efforts to recruit and reach new audiences for these opportunities.
• Providing connections to existing stakeholders and programs, as well through established connection means.
• Liaison with local 4‑H Affiliates.
• Developing regular and effective communications with clientele and working relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders within the community.
• Promoting local, regional, state and national 4‑H educational opportunities.

Skills

Procedures following

Volunteer recruitment

Data management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Purdue University in Indiana seeks a part-time 4‑H Associate Program Administrator to manage the local 4‑H program, enroll youth, recruit volunteers, and support clubs and events. You will ensure policy adherence and coordinate communications with stakeholders to grow youth participation and program impact.

The role emphasizes volunteer onboarding, background checks, and collaboration with Purdue Extension and 4‑H Affiliates, with opportunities for community partnerships and outreach while