Dynamic 4-H Youth Programs Coordinator

The Pennsylvania State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Job summary

Penn State Extension in Wayne County, PA seeks an innovative Extension Program Coordinator to support the 4-H Youth Development program across local and statewide activities. The role focuses on hands-on learning to foster leadership, critical thinking, and community engagement through clubs, camps, and after-school programs.

Responsibilities include developing educational activities, recruiting volunteers, promoting participation, coordinating events, and evaluating program impact while

Qualifications

• General Equivalency Diploma or High School diploma.
• No prior relevant work experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties.

Responsibilities

• Help to implement educational programs, materials, and activities as part of the Pennsylvania 4-H program and local county needs.
• Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
• Promote the 4-H program to retain members and recruit youth audiences.
• Build relationships with local, county, and state agencies, schools, organizations, community members, and decisionmakers to support the 4-H mission.
• Plan local program with the County 4-H Program Development Committee, including fundraising strategy.
• Communicate with volunteers, collaborators, youth, and parents for a quality experience.
• Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for 4-H events across counties, statewide, or out of state.
• Implement program evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
• Support 4-H volunteers, youth, and clubs to follow policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Flexible hours

Diversity awareness

Teaching

Program development

Evaluation skills

Communication skills

Mobility / equipment carrying

Education

GED or HS diploma

No prior experience required

Job description

Penn State Extension in Wayne County, PA seeks an innovative Extension Program Coordinator to support the 4-H Youth Development program across local and statewide activities. The role focuses on hands-on learning to foster leadership, critical thinking, and community engagement through clubs, camps, and after-school programs.

Responsibilities include developing educational activities, recruiting volunteers, promoting participation, coordinating events, and evaluating program impact while