4-H State & National Events Manager

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 54,060 - 78,444; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a driven 4-H State & National Events Coordinator to lead logistics, promotion, and execution of high-level 4-H events across the state and nation. The role represents the university in delivering a comprehensive youth development program and coordinating large-scale competitions, trips, and conferences.

Responsibilities include planning venues, registrations, on-site execution, volunteer management, and stakeholder reporting, with emphasis on safety, outreach,

Qualifications

• The candidate should possess skills in program development, event logistics and management, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work with youth, parents, and the public.
• Ability to carry equipment, educational materials, and supplies, with or without accommodation.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed for events.

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 for judging and knowledge contests, member/volunteer recognition events, and leadership forums.
• 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 skills

Youth engagement

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a driven 4-H State & National Events Coordinator to lead logistics, promotion, and execution of high-level 4-H events across the state and nation. The role represents the university in delivering a comprehensive youth development program and coordinating large-scale competitions, trips, and conferences.

Responsibilities include planning venues, registrations, on-site execution, volunteer management, and stakeholder reporting, with emphasis on safety, outreach,