4-H Programs & Volunteer Coordinator

Purdue University; Connersville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in Connersville, IN invites applications for a 4-H Associate Program Administrator. This role manages day-to-day local 4-H operations, enrollments, volunteer onboarding and communications to connect residents with Purdue Extension programs.

You will recruit volunteers, coordinate clubs, and ensure compliance with Indiana 4-H and university policies while building relationships with stakeholders and communities.

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 reports, data analysis and retrieval, email and internet applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate program 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.
• With immediate supervision uses established procedures to implement, assess, and ensure adherence to Indiana 4-H and Purdue University policies and procedures, risk management practices, youth protection policies and general programmatic oversight to the local 4-H youth development program.
• Reporting compliance issues to Regional Youth Development Specialist, Area Director and the State 4-H office for management, mitigation and support.

Skills

Educational program management

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Purdue University in Connersville, IN invites applications for a 4-H Associate Program Administrator. This role manages day-to-day local 4-H operations, enrollments, volunteer onboarding and communications to connect residents with Purdue Extension programs.

You will recruit volunteers, coordinate clubs, and ensure compliance with Indiana 4-H and university policies while building relationships with stakeholders and communities.