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County Youth Coordinator

Objective

  • Work directly with K-12 youth and volunteers to provide programming and skill building opportunities.

  • Develop and implement a year-round county strategy for recruitment and retention of volunteers.

  • Develop and implement a year-round county strategy for recruitment and retention of 4-H youth.

  • Plan and orchestrate events: annual awards night, workshops, leader meetings.

  • Assure compliance with risk management policies, including required training and background checks of volunteers.

  • Promote 4-H state and county programs, events, and activities using social media, county website, flyers and county app.

  • Serve as liaison between Webster County Extension and Webster County 4-H Endowment Board.

  • Serve as liaison between Webster County Extension and Webster County Fair Board.

  • Represent Iowa State University, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Iowa 4-H professionally and positively.

  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, volunteers and partners.

  • Using 4-H databases, collect, analyze, and share county data to ensure program effectiveness. 

  • Implement programs in accordance with state and federal guidelines and policies.

  • Administer evaluations and share impacts and successes with County Extension Council and partners.

Qualifications

  • Energetic and enthusiastic team player

  • Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision 

  • Problem solving skills 

  • Cultural competence 

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel 

  • Excellent organizational skills 

  • Project management skills 

  • Conflict management and resolution skills 

  • Dependability 

  • Collaboration and networking skills 

  • Experience working with K-12 youth and adult volunteers 

  • Experience with volunteer development 

  • Experience with Positive Youth Development 

  • Ability to work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  • Confidentiality

  • Some secondary education with coursework in education or related field

  • Successfully pass background screen

  • Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed for programming

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

     -  4-year degree in related field

     -  Bilingual; fluent in a second language

     -  Experience organizing events and activities

     -  Experience as a member, volunteer or employee with the 4-H Youth Development Program. 


Additional Information

For more information see Position Description

Please submit Employment Application with a cover letter (required) and resume (optional) to sackvill@iastate.edu. For guaranteed consideration please apply by August 9. Position will remain open til filled. 




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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : Bachelors Degree

Experience Level : Entry Level, Mid to Senior Level

Job Function : General, Customer Service, Marketing

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