4-H Extension Coordinator

Washington State University • Shelton, CT

2d • $3,901 - $4,757 • Onsite

About The Position

As the 4-H Extension Coordinator for Washington State University (WSU) Extension, you will provide leadership and oversight for the 4-H Youth Development Program in Mason County, including volunteer management, community outreach, and programming that serves youth both within and outside of the traditional 4-H club system. You will develop and implement programs and activities in accordance with WSU Extension policies and procedures under the direction of the 4-H Youth Development Faculty and the State 4-H Associate Director. In this role, you will actively engage with the community by attending and participating in events throughout Mason County and the surrounding region. This includes transporting equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to support 4-H programs and activities. You will also provide backup administrative and office support to the Office Manager as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; demonstrated work experience using these programs.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Ability to work flexible work hours that include frequent evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work year around in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.
• Competency in using electronic communication methods and equipment for extension education and daily work activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in volunteer management (i.e. recruitment, placement, education and recognition) and volunteerism.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with, 4-H youth development programs.
• Experience and ability to work as a team member with staff and volunteers.
• Strong demonstrated written skills requiring limited editing and supervision in preparing reports, evaluations, press releases, synthesis of a broad range of materials, and effective written conveyance of program information to the public and program participants.
• Experience developing curriculum.
• Strong demonstrated verbal communication and listening skills: public speaking, effective conveyance of program information to the public, program participants, and decision-makers.
• Experience working/collaborating with multiple public agencies, NGOs, and individuals in partnerships.
• Experience in leadership, and the ability to work and think independently.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with, program assessment and evaluation.
• Familiarity with social media.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the 4-H Youth Development Program in Mason County.
• Manage volunteers.
• Conduct community outreach.
• Develop and implement programming that serves youth both within and outside of the traditional 4-H club system.
• Develop and implement programs and activities in accordance with WSU Extension policies and procedures.
• Actively engage with the community by attending and participating in events throughout Mason County and the surrounding region.
• Transport equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to support 4-H programs and activities.
• Provide backup administrative and office support to the Office Manager as needed.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level