After-School Program Coordinator (Part Time) (Globe, AZ)
Posting Number: req27579
Department: Gila County Office
Department Website Link: https://extension.arizona.edu/local-offices/gila-county
Location: County Extensions and Farms
Address: 5515 S. Apache Ave., Suite 600, Globe, AZ 85501 USA
Position Highlights
The After-School Program Coordinator supports the implementation and coordination of The Gathering Place Initiative by facilitating programming, outreach, and participant engagement activities, primarily as they pertain to the afterschool and youth development program components.
The coordinator plays a key role in helping youth explore their interests and build skills through the 4-H "Find Your Spark" approach while maintaining strong relationships with families and partners.
Responsibilities include delivering program activities, supporting recruitment through the development of outreach materials, maintaining regular communication with stakeholders, working with STEAM experts, supporting youth in leading some of this programming, and ensuring a welcoming and engaging program environment. The After-School Program Coordinator also collects and tracks participation data and supports program evaluation efforts as well as supervises and manages After-school Program team along with 4-H Agent and The Gathering Place Lead Program Coordinator.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- life insurance and disability programs
- paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
- retirement plans
- access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
- and more!
Duties & Responsibilities
Program and Curriculum Support:
- Assist in adapting and implementing established extension educational programs and curricula, delivered through local extension offices, for assigned focus areas.
- Help organize topics, activities, and schedules for workshops and learning sessions based on existing researchbased programs.
- Coordinate basic logistics (rooms, materials, equipment) to support effective program delivery.
Data Collection and Basic Analysis:
- Conduct routine data collection activities, such as distributing surveys, recording attendance, and gathering simple outcome information from program participants.
- Enter and clean data in spreadsheets or databases and perform basic analysis (for example, summarizing counts, percentages, or simple trends).
- Use standard formats to compile findings into tables or charts to support program evaluation.
Reporting and Communication:
- Assist with preparing standard reports, presentations, and summaries that describe extension program activities, participation, and basic results for internal and external stakeholders.
- Create simple slides, handouts, or visual aids for meetings with community partners and advisory groups.
- Maintain wellorganized documentation so program history and results can be easily referenced.
Community Outreach and Relationship Support:
- Support outreach efforts for extension programs by sharing information with community members, schools, and local organizations about offerings in assigned focus areas.
- Attend community events and meetings to help staff tables, answer straightforward questions, and refer more complex inquiries to senior staff.
- Help identify community resources, venues, and potential partners that can enhance program delivery.
Operations and Volunteer Support:
- Support daytoday operations for extension facilities, events, or markets in assigned focus areas, including scheduling space, monitoring supplies, and tracking basic resource use.
- Assist with recruiting, orienting, and providing basic instructions to volunteers and interns who contribute to extension programs.
- Help with simple marketing and promotion tasks, such as drafting short announcements or social media posts under supervision.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills, including maintaining accurate documentation, managing resources, preparing reports, and meeting deadlines.
- Knowledge of organizational operations, policies, procedures, and program administration.
- Knowledge of youth development principles and educational practices used to support positive learning experiences and participant engagement.
- Skill in coordinating and supporting volunteers, mentors, and program participants while fostering productive working relationships.
- Proficiency with technology and standard software applications used for program delivery, documentation, communication, and data management.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with internal and external partners to achieve program goals.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
- 1 year of relevant work experience required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Leadership, Youth Development, STEM, or a closely related field.
- Previous experience supporting youth development, after-school, educational, community outreach, or mentoring programs.
- Experience working with underserved or at-risk youth and their families in educational, community-based, or nonprofit settings.
- Background supporting or coordinating volunteers, mentors, AmeriCorps members, or similar program participants.
- Familiarity with STEAM programming, positive youth development frameworks, and program evaluation or data collection activities.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
20
Job FTE
.50
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
5
Compensation Guidance
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Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Extension
Job Function
Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
12/7/2026
Contact Information for Candidates
Jennifer Gardner-Smith, Business Manager, Senior
jmgardne@arizona.edu
Open Date
11/6/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
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