4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist – Alhambra, CA, Job ID 76467

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Education Specialist to enhance youth development in Los Angeles County. This role focuses on coordinating the 4-H Youth Development Program, ensuring compliance with policies, and promoting positive youth engagement. You will lead outreach efforts, facilitate training for volunteers, and implement educational activities across various content areas, including STEM and healthy living. Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering youth through research-based practices and community collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in your community!

Qualifications

• Experience in youth development programs and community outreach.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
• Provide leadership and training for volunteers and partners.

Skills

Program Coordination

Conflict Management

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

County Location: Los Angeles County

Date Posted: February 24, 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled

The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES 2) position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office and will act as a valuable team member of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP). 4-H YDP is the largest youth-serving organization in the U.S. Our focus is to provide positive youth development to youth in our community through research-based best practices, community collaborations, and community engagement.

The CES 2 helps to coordinate and monitor the daily activities of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) in Los Angeles County. The CES is responsible for program expansion, outreach, and recruitment in consultation with the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor; ensures compliance with 4-H policies and procedures; facilitates conflict management and assists with conflict resolution in accordance with UC ANR policy and practices and in alignment with 4-H policy and procedures; promotes positive youth development best practices; provides leadership and training for 4-H volunteers and community partners; processes all appropriate paperwork in compliance with UC ANR procedures; is familiar with curricula and research-based practices to prepare, implement, and train others in the delivery of educational activities in a variety of content areas such as but not limited to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math), College & Career/Workforce Readiness, Healthy Living, Civic Engagement & Leadership through a Positive Youth Development (PYD) lens; provides effective written and verbal communication to 4-H staff, volunteers, youth, and community partners; leads and supports program coordination to carry out different 4-H educational programs, events, and activities. The CES reports to the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

Pay Scale: $23.66 /hour to $31.51/hour

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 3/10/2025.

UCANR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.