4-H Program Manager, Merrimack County

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 50,020 - 78,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for professional development

Flexible working hours

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire seeks a 4-H Program Manager in Durham to lead youth development initiatives within the Merrimack County 4-H program. The role involves facilitating volunteer support, planning educational activities, and ensuring effective community engagement.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's or Master’s degree, possess experience in youth development, and have strong communication skills. Evening and weekend engagements are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as education or human services, and at least two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Valid N.H. driver’s license or other effective personal transportation means.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the growth of the Merrimack County 4-H program
• Coordinate and mobilize volunteers for community engagement activities
• Serve as a county office administrator (COA) when appropriate
• Track program enrollment and effectiveness

Skills

Effective human relations and communication skills

Volunteer management

Computer skills

Flexibility for nights and weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or Master's degree

Job description

Overview

This position is located at Extension’s Merrimack County office in Boscawen, New Hampshire.

The 4-H program manager facilitates the growth of the Merrimack County 4-H program and life-skill development of 4-H youth. This is done primarily through the coordination and mobilization of 110 community- or topic-based 4-H volunteers who recruit, train, support, and guide youth and families through community engagement activities to prepare youth for life and community-ready skills. 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, works in local communities to offer youth online and in-person programming through clubs, collaborative community partnerships, afterschool programs, camps, and other educational activities. N.H. 4-H programs are designed around a pathway model centered on national 4-H mission areas of STEM/agriscience, civic engagement, and healthy living. 4-H pathways engage youth in a sequential learning experience, enabling youth to build mastery of skill and knowledge as well as a sense of belonging to their community and world.

This position will have frequent night and weekend programmatic responsibilities due to the nature of working with volunteers and youth events outside of the school day. There is flexibility in fixed times for hours worked weekly to accommodate community realities in programming.

When determined appropriate with supervisor and Extension administration, this position may serve as the county office administrator (COA) of the Merrimack County Extension office. The COA develops and maintains relationships with county administrators, department heads, commissioners and delegation members, and is responsible for facility and equipment management, office budget management, and supervision of administrative assistants, interns and other part-time or temporary employees. COA job responsibilities usually account for 20% of the employee’s time.

Duties/Responsibilities

Volunteer Development and Support (40%)

• Work alongside 95 existing 4-H volunteers who support and conduct programming in 28 community and topic-based clubs for 300 families, including volunteer management involved in the 4-H responsibilities of the Hopkinton State Fair.
• When needed, recruit, train, guide, and support new 4-H volunteers to support program outcomes
• Ensure risk management
• Ensure the programmatic involvement of various community audiences such that all educational programming is designed and conducted in full accordance with civil rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies and procedures.

County 4-H Program Pathway Development and Delivery (30%)

• Support, organize, plan, and coordinate county-based activities and events, including 4-H responsibilities at the Hopkinton State Fair.
• Support, organize, plan, and coordinate follow-up experiences for youth and families along 4-H youth development pathways, including being responsive to local participant needs and concerns.
• Collaborate with 4-H field specialists for program pathway development, implementation, and evaluation.

State 4-H Team Pathway Support (10%)

• Serve as a member of a program pathway’s state team to assist with the development, organization, planning, and coordination of statewide events and activities. Pathways include, but are not limited to, STEM/agriscience, civic engagement, and healthy living.

Program Reporting (5%)

• Support programs by tracking enrollment information, coordinating evaluation data collection, completing timely reporting, monitoring 4-H club finances, and analyzing program effectiveness.

Professional Development (5%)

• Identify individual professional development goals in cooperation with supervisor and seek training in subject area expertise and essential skills related to the position, such as group process, volunteer management, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Other Duties as Assigned (10%)

• Perform projects, committee work, and local county Extension office work (e.g., engage with advisory council, engage local legislators/stakeholders, and participate in staff meetings and projects) as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as education or human services, and at least two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid N.H. driver’s license or other effective personal transportation means

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as education or human services, and at least two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Professional or volunteer experience in work related to administering educational or community-based youth development programs
• Effective human relations and communication skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to reflect thoughtfully on personal bias to be welcoming to all potential participants and volunteers
• Availability to work nights and weekends
• Valid driver’s license or other effective personal transportation means and willing to travel for work. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing volunteers
• Experience managing youth development programs
• Experience with 4-H or similar youth development programs and/or other Cooperative Extension programming
• Competence with social media
• Experience working with various youth and community audiences

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$50,020.00 - $78,810.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Durham