4-H State & National Events Lead

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Extension in Pennsylvania seeks an innovative 4-H State & National Events Coordinator to lead the logistics, promotion, and execution of high-level 4-H events, including state competitions, national trips, and educational conferences. The role focuses on youth development and building community collaborations to drive attendance.

You will recruit and train adult volunteers, manage budgets and registrations, coordinate travel, and ensure youth safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in program development, event logistics and evaluation.
• Strong communication skills with youth, parents, and the public.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Logistics & Event Management: Plan, Manage, and Coordinate all aspects of state and national events, including venue selection, scheduling, participant registration, and on-site execution.
• Volunteer & Committee Leadership: Recruit, screen, and train adult volunteers to serve as event staff and judges, and work with program development committees to create the event schedule.
• Communications & Outreach: Create and distribute marketing materials, including newsletters and social media content, to promote 4-H events and recruit youth and volunteer audiences.
• Travel Coordination: Manage registration, supervision, and transportation for participants in 4-H youth events held across the state or out of state.
• Financial & Administrative Oversight: Manage budgets for specific events, handle enrollment fees, and ensure all activities follow university policy and procedural expectations.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Implement program evaluation and documentation to measure event effectiveness and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Youth Safety: Work with the 4-H Leadership team and event leads to ensure physical and emotional safety for youth and adult attendees at events.
• General Support: Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Programs and Area 4-H Educator.

Skills

Program development

Event logistics

Evaluation

Communication

Youth development

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Master's Degree or higher

4-H experience preferred

Job description

Penn State Extension in Pennsylvania seeks an innovative 4-H State & National Events Coordinator to lead the logistics, promotion, and execution of high-level 4-H events, including state competitions, national trips, and educational conferences. The role focuses on youth development and building community collaborations to drive attendance.

You will recruit and train adult volunteers, manage budgets and registrations, coordinate travel, and ensure youth safety.