4-H Youth Development & Volunteer Coordinator

Penn State Lady Lions; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Extension in Wayne County, Honesdale, PA, seeks an Extension Program Coordinator to lead the 4-H Youth Development program. The role includes supervising staff and volunteers, expanding local clubs, and building partnerships to support statewide goals.

The 4-H program emphasizes hands-on activities, leadership development, and engagement through clubs, camps, and after-school programs. The position is based at Penn State Extension, Wayne County.

Qualifications

• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Familiarity with diverse audiences and backgrounds.
• Ability to teach, develop programs and evaluate outcomes.
• Strong communication with youth, parents, leaders and public.
• Able to carry equipment and materials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing educational programs, materials, and activities for the 4-H program.
• Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
• Promote 4-H to retain members and recruit diverse youth.
• Build relationships with local, county, and state agencies, schools, organizations, and businesses.
• Plan local program with the County 4-H Program Development Committee, including fundraising.
• Provide clear communication to volunteers, collaborators, youth and parents.
• Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for 4-H events.
• Implement program evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
• Support 4-H volunteers, youth and clubs to follow policy and procedures.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Flexibility

Diversity awareness

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

GED/HS

Job description

Penn State Extension in Wayne County, Honesdale, PA, seeks an Extension Program Coordinator to lead the 4-H Youth Development program. The role includes supervising staff and volunteers, expanding local clubs, and building partnerships to support statewide goals.

The 4-H program emphasizes hands-on activities, leadership development, and engagement through clubs, camps, and after-school programs. The position is based at Penn State Extension, Wayne County.