4-H Extension Program Coordinator, Wayne County

Penn State University•Wayne County, MI

3d•$36,888 - $53,532•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Extension seeks an innovative and energetic Extension Program Coordinator to serve on the 4-H Youth Development team, implementing the Wayne County 4-H program and supporting statewide programming. The role represents The Pennsylvania State University in delivering a comprehensive 4-H Youth Development program across a range of curriculum areas. 4-H programs use hands-on activities to foster critical thinking, leadership development, and community engagement, and are delivered through non-formal settings such as clubs, camps, school enrichment, and after-school programs. The position is based at Penn State Extension in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, and is funded for one year. Continuation beyond one year depends on university need, performance, and/or funding availability. The coordinator helps maintain and expand local 4-H clubs; supports programs delivered by program assistants and volunteers; builds community partnerships; develops a revenue enhancement portfolio; and creates a professional development plan. The role also involves working with youth, volunteers, parents, community organizations, and government partners to support high-quality educational programming.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No prior relevant work experience required.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Familiarity with varied ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, the ability and interest to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and commitment to the principles of diversity.
Teaching, program development, and evaluation skills.
Positive human relations and effective communication skills to work with youth, parents, leaders, government officials, and the general public.
Ability to carry equipment and educational materials and supplies, with or without accommodation.
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
Successful completion of a PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, in addition to applicable background checks.
Authorization to work in the United States; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of staff employment visas.

Responsibilities

Help implement educational programs, materials, and activities as part of Pennsylvania 4-H and to meet identified local county needs.
Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
Promote 4-H to retain current members and recruit new and diverse youth audiences.
Build relationships and collaborate with local, county, and state agencies, schools, organizations, businesses, community members, Extension professionals, and local decisionmakers.
Work with the County 4-H Program Development Committee to plan the local program, including a fundraising strategy.
Communicate effectively with volunteers, collaborators, youth, and parents to ensure a quality experience.
Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for participants attending 4-H youth events in other counties, across the state, or out of state.
Implement program evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
Support 4-H volunteers, youth, and clubs in meeting policy and procedural expectations.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Programs and local Extension Educator.
Maintain and expand existing local 4-H club programs, supervise programs delivered by program assistants and volunteers, build community collaborations and partnerships, develop a revenue enhancement portfolio, and create a professional development plan.