4-H Program Coordinator

OSU Oregon State University; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Premium coverage for dependents

Mental health support

Retirement savings

Generous paid leave

Tuition reduction

Work-life programs

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement seeks a 4-H Program Coordinator to lead the Morrow County 4-H Youth Development Program. The role focuses on coordinating non-credit educational experiences for youth and volunteers across clubs, camps, and community programs.

You will collaborate with volunteers, schools, and local leaders, driving outreach, program delivery, and continuous improvement while promoting inclusive, youth-centered learning across the county.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with adult volunteers.
• Experience teaching, designing or developing Extension or youth-focused educational programs.
• Proficiency with computers, information technology, and office software.
• Experience leading groups.
• Experience engaging youth aged 5–19.
• Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, resolve conflicts and delegate program details.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to learn/deliver digital tools (web, email, social media, collaboration platforms).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to inclusive, respectful learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Morrow County 4-H Youth Development Program.
• Expand visibility and participation in 4-H through outreach, marketing, and communication.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based non-credit educational programs for youth and adult volunteers.
• Provide educational experiences through clubs, camps, school enrichment, after-school programs, workshops, leadership development, and special interest programs.
• Foster a work environment that values respect, inclusion, collaboration with diverse backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain annual work plans, program evaluations, and impact reports.
• Use adaptive management and leadership to supervise volunteers and OSU staff with diverse identities.

Skills

Bachelor's degree fields

Volunteer engagement

Youth program development

IT & office software

Group leadership

youth ages 5-19 engagement

Project planning & management

Effective communication

Digital communications tools

Independent & team work

Inclusive & respectful environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in youth development / education / related field

Tools

Job description

Job Summary

Department: Division of Extension & Engagement

The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a 4-H Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position located in Morrow County, Oregon. The mission of the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is to work with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local challenges. Together, we envision a future where Oregon’s people, communities and ecosystems prosper. The Extension 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. The Morrow County 4-H Program Coordinator provides leadership for a comprehensive countywide 4-H Youth Development program that advances the mission of Oregon State University Extension Service. As the lead 4-H faculty member in a designated frontier county, the coordinator is responsible for the management, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of non-credit educational programming that meets the needs of youth, families, and communities throughout Morrow County. This position works extensively with volunteers, youth, families, schools, community organizations, and local leaders in both leadership and collaborative roles. Success in this position requires strong relationship-building, effective communication, responsiveness to local needs, and the ability to engage diverse audiences in meaningful educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Morrow County 4-H Youth Development Program


• Expand visibility and participation in 4-H through coordinated outreach, marketing, and communication efforts.


• Develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based non-credit educational programs for youth and adult volunteers that support positive youth development and address identified community needs.


• Provide a variety of educational experiences through community clubs, camps, school enrichment, after-school programs, workshops, leadership development opportunities, and special interest programs.


• Foster a work environment that values respect, inclusion, collaboration, and effective engagement with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.


• Develop and maintain annual plans of work, program evaluations, and impact reports that demonstrate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.


• Utilize adaptive management and leadership practices to effectively supervise, support, and work with volunteers and OSU employees who have diverse identities, cultural backgrounds, communication styles, experiences, and expectations.

Required Qualifications

• 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.


• Demonstrated experience interacting successfully with adult volunteers.


• Demonstrated experience teaching, designing and/or developing Extension or other youth focused 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.


• Demonstrated ability engaging with youth 5-19 years of age.


• Ability 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing volunteer programs, including volunteer recruitment, orientation, training, effective engagement, recognition, and evaluation.


• 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 or willingness to engage Spanish speaking audiences through the utilization of bi-literate and/or cultural 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 / 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.

Salary Range

$63,000 - $70,000

Start Date

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-11-16

Benefits & Perks

• 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 care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statements

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.

If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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.).

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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.