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4-H Program Coordinator
Housed in Havana
Application deadline - Feb. 9, 2026
- Program Coordination and Development
- Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist.
- Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Extension 4-H youth programs, including under-served youth audiences.
- Conduct evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendation for continuation or discontinuation of the program.
- Provide leadership, as primary contact, to volunteers, 4-H members and their families in support of local 4-H Clubs and their activities.
- Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee.
- Works with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records including 4-HOnline and 4-H Fair Entry. • Disseminate education information provided by Extension professionals.
- Maintain required records and data.
- Provides monthly reports to the County Extension Director.
- Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development
- Recruit, screen and select adult 4-H volunteers.
- Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the 4-H programs, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials.
- Coordinate volunteer trainings related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities.
- Maintain contact with volunteers on a regular basis through meetings and correspondence, including email and phone.
- Formulate and implement standard operating procedures for all program activities, to ensure the safety and welfare of all volunteers and participants.
- Marketing & Networking
- Develop and implement a marketing plan and objectives to recruit adult volunteers and youth participants for 4-H opportunities.
- Utilize a variety of promotion methods including, personal contacts, social media and printed materials.
- Network and collaborate with other community organizations to assess needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
Qualifications
- High school graduation or GED
Any one or any combination that equals four (4) years/ 48 months of responsible volunteer or professional work experience in coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities
Volunteer/work experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities
College coursework in any field of study
60 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
90 semester hours equals three (3) years (36 months)
120 semester hours or more equals four (4) years (48 months) - Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and implement youth-focused educational programs. Working knowledge of youth development topics such as career readiness, leadership, health, volunteer management, natural resources, creative arts, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, present, and engage youth audiences in educational settings.