4-H Youth Programs Coordinator & Community Partnerships

Michigan State University; Manistique (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Office-based role

Job summary

Michigan State University Extension Schoolcraft County is seeking a Schoolcraft 4-H Program Coordinator to lead local 4-H programs, volunteers, and youth participants and ensure alignment with CYI goals across the district.

You will recruit, train volunteers, develop partnerships with schools and community groups, and promote programs through clubs, after-school activities, and community outreach. The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and program expansion to reach underserved youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in program development and management in 4-H or other youth development program.
• Volunteer management and experience supervising volunteers or of others.
• Combination of education and specific, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to audiences/communities representative of the communities we serve and proven ability in establishing and working with a network of constituents and community members across race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

Responsibilities

• Train 4-H volunteers to reach and involve the youth, adults, and families, that represent the communities we serve, with non-formal “learning by doing” experiences.
• Work to build new partnerships with schools and community groups with a focus on reaching youth through a variety of program delivery methods.
• Attend and act in an advisory capacity at 4-H Leaders’ Council and other program committee meetings, leading volunteers, and members in coordination of county-wide projects and ensuring that all MSU Extension and 4-H policies are followed.
• Provide leadership to local volunteer management; ensure on an annual basis metrics are achieved to identify, recruit, select, train, and assist volunteers to teach and advise youth in various programs and activities.
• Work collaboratively with the 4-H Staff Development and Supervising Educator, District Director, Extension Educators, and other program partners to identify, implement, and disseminate MSU Extension’s educational priorities across the state and within communities.
• Operate independently, ensuring that program delivery follows established guidelines and meets the goals set for reaching the desired number of youths locally and statewide.
• Use program development and advisory committees and conduct needs assessments in conjunction with local program partners to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate youth development programs, identify needs, opportunities, and carry‑out programming that is relevant to the needs of county residents.
• Provide leadership, management and oversight of all county‑based financial resources related to 4‑H programs.
• Understand and support the Children and Youth Institute’s efforts in culture, access, belonging, and Civil Rights, including the availability of 4-H Youth programs and activities, with a special emphasis on removing barriers from participation and reaching populations representative of the communities we serve, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status, socio‑economic class and other human differences.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Volunteer management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Qualtrics

Microsoft Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Michigan State University Extension Schoolcraft County is seeking a Schoolcraft 4-H Program Coordinator to lead local 4-H programs, volunteers, and youth participants and ensure alignment with CYI goals across the district.

You will recruit, train volunteers, develop partnerships with schools and community groups, and promote programs through clubs, after-school activities, and community outreach. The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and program expansion to reach underserved youth.