4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator

Michigan State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU Extension in Michigan seeks an Iosco County 4-H Program Coordinator to lead growth and management of local 4-H programs, volunteers, and youth participants. You will recruit, train, and manage volunteers, build school and community partnerships, and promote 4-H visibility to strengthen public understanding.

You will align programs with the CYI and Institute goals, expand outreach to underserved groups, and deliver programs through clubs, after-school activities, and workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in 4-H or youth development program management.
• Experience in volunteer management and supervision.
• Ability to develop partnerships with schools and community groups.
• Proven success in program development and delivery for diverse communities.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with technology tools (Zoom, Qualtrics, MS Teams, MS Office).
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally long-distance.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Train 4-H volunteers to reach youth and families with non-formal learning experiences.
• Build partnerships with schools and community groups for program delivery.
• Attend Leaders’ Council and lead volunteers in county-wide projects.
• Provide leadership for volunteer management and annual metrics.
• Collaborate with Extension staff to identify priorities and disseminate educational goals.
• Operate with established guidelines to reach youth locally and statewide.
• Conduct needs assessments to plan and evaluate youth development programs.
• Provide leadership and oversight of county financial resources for 4-H programs.
• Support Civil Rights, inclusion, and accessibility within programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Volunteer recruitment

Volunteer supervision

Strong communication

Teamwork

Technology proficiency

Travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Zoom

Qualtrics

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

MSU Extension in Michigan seeks an Iosco County 4-H Program Coordinator to lead growth and management of local 4-H programs, volunteers, and youth participants. You will recruit, train, and manage volunteers, build school and community partnerships, and promote 4-H visibility to strengthen public understanding.

You will align programs with the CYI and Institute goals, expand outreach to underserved groups, and deliver programs through clubs, after-school activities, and workshops.