4-H Program Coordinator

Oregon State University; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate individuals to fill two full-time 4-H Program Coordinator positions. These roles will focus on developing and managing youth programs in two vibrant Oregon counties, utilizing best practices in positive youth development. The coordinators will work closely with volunteers and community partners to create impactful educational experiences. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to engage with diverse populations and foster community connections, all while contributing to the mission of empowering youth through innovative programming. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people and their communities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reduction Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Free Mental Health Services

Paid Leave Package

Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development or related field required.
• Experience engaging with youth and adult volunteers necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse educational programs for youth development.
• Collaborate with volunteers and community partners.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Program Management

Teaching

Digital Communication

Volunteer Engagement

Cultural Responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Youth Development or Related Field

Tools

Information Technology

Collaborative Work Platforms

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 18, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Jeff Sherman
[e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .

Position Information

Department

Position Title

Position Title Coordinator-Outreach Program

Job Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Professional Faculty

Job Location

Benefits Eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time 4-H Program Coordinators. These positions are full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty positions. One position will be located in Redmond, Oregon (Deschutes County), and the other position will be located in Hood River, Oregon (Hood River County). Refer to the Supplemental Questions section of the posting for designating a position location preference.

This 4-H Youth Development Coordinator works as a member of a regional and statewide team of the Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement’s (division) Extension 4-H Youth Development program. Decisions regarding this position are made in consultation with the supervision team which includes the Program Leader and the Regional Director.

This 4-H Program Coordinator is responsible for the management of a diverse portfolio of non-credit educational programming that meets the needs of youth in the designated County. All 4-H academic and professional faculty are expected to use best practices in positive youth development to ensure that educational programs are of high quality and produce their intended outcomes. Programs are implemented in a manner that measures impact, fosters program improvement, builds volunteer capacity and participation, and strengthens community connections.

This 4-H Program Coordinator works extensively with volunteers, in supervisory (program management) and collaborative roles. The individual in this position must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, youth, other educational and youth developmental programs, volunteers, families, community partners, associations, camp administrators, elected and appointed board members and county employees. The 4-H Program Coordinator must be attentive to detail, able to teach adults and youth, and adept at promoting and marketing to adult and youth audiences and using digital communications and engagement tools and systems.

The division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian’s awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources.

This 4-H Program Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and/or carrying out educational programming and outreach activities to serve broad and diverse populations in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and social just manner. This includes complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual Access regulations.

In addition to responsibilities within the designated County, this 4-H Program Coordinator is expected to contribute to regional and state educational team efforts related to the incumbent’s expertise and interests, such as county and state fairs, summer camps, annual conferences and other activities as assigned.

Wireless access will be necessary for active and effective communication with OSU employees, volunteers, and program partners as it is critical to the success of this position.

This position requires driving/traveling throughout the designated County.

Deschutes County is located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east. Deschutes County is known for recreation and tourism, as well as agriculture and forestry. One of the fastest growing counties in Oregon, OSU Extension prides itself in meeting the needs of both our urban and rural communities. To learn more about the OSU Extension Deschutes County services, visit: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes

About Hood River County:

Hood River County is located in the Columbia River Gorge, about an hour east of the city of Portland. The Columbia Gorge is known for its production of pears, cherries, apples, and wine grapes, as well as abundant recreational opportunities. Our OSU employees and trained volunteers work alongside local partners to provide educational workshops, activities, and services tailored to the unique industries, natural resources, and people of Hood River County. To learn more about the OSU Extension Hood River County services, visit: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver .

About Extension 4-H Youth Development Program:

The Division of Extension and Engagement’s 4-H Youth Development Program provides young people with intentional, high-quality learning experiences that promote positive interactions with adults and peers, sustained and active participation across time, and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world around them. This mission is accomplished through the work of volunteers, youth, community members, and professionals who organize and conduct learning experiences in club, group, community, and family settings. Programs are implemented in a manner that is consistent with the best practices in the field of youth development and respectful of local norms and culture.

4-H academic and professional faculty teach, develop materials, coordinate digital outreach activities and provide administrative oversight to a broad array of programs through out-of-school, after-school, in-school, and camping programming. The 4-H Program Coordinator oversees all 4-H programming and supervises volunteers with expertise in project areas (e.g., health, outdoor adventures, livestock, shooting sports, leadership, civic engagement, and robotics). Some 4-H experiences involve travel and overnight accommodations. 4-H academic and professional faculty are required to assure compliance with Federal and State regulations related to youth protection, fund-raising, taxation, and the nonprofit status of 4-H and affiliated organizations. To learn more about 4-H and our programs, please visit: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h .

About the division:
The Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/ .

Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division’s educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

60% – Program Management

30% – Program Teaching/Implementation

5% – Organizational Accountability

5% – Service and Other

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development, volunteer development, education, family sciences, natural resources, agricultural or animal sciences, leadership, management, communications, or a closely related field. Degree must be completed by start date.
• Demonstrated experience interacting successfully with adult volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability engaging with youth 5-19 years of age.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, designing and/or developing Extension or other educational programs.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading groups and to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, resolve conflicts and delegate details associated with program management.
• Ability to engage and communicate successfully and inclusively, both in writing and verbally, with a broad and diverse audience in a culturally responsible manner.
• Ability to learn and use multiple forms of digital communication tools and systems, including websites, collaborative work platforms, email newsletters, and social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as a team member with other professionals.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Familiarity with the 4-H program and/or positive youth development principles.
• Demonstrated financial management skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) and/or Bicultural with ability to engage Spanish speaking audiences through the utilization of bi-literate and bicultural skills.
• Experience as a collaborator who leverages resources and networks in one’s community.
• Experience with securing grants or other external support for educational programs.
• Ability to work successfully with an advisory group or committee.
• Ability to incorporate the use of web, social media, newsletter or other digital technologies in program development or outreach activities to achieve goals.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires driving/traveling to provide educational programming and services throughout designated County.
• Ability to transport (lift/carry/push/pull) up to 30 lbs. of instructional materials and/or equipment.
• Position duties will include working in varied working environments including professional office, county fairs, youth camps and livestock barns.

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Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 18, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Jeff Sherman
[e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position will be used to fill two positions: one in Redmond, Oregon (Deschutes County), and another in Hood River, Oregon (Hood River County). Please indicate your preference: 1) Prefer Redmond, Oregon 2) Prefer Hood River, Oregon 3) Do not have a preference

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents
• VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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