4-H Program Manager, Cheshire County

University of New Hampshire

8d•$42,110 - $66,260•Onsite

About The Position

The 4-H Program Manager facilitates the growth of the Cheshire County 4-H program and supports life-skill development for 4-H youth. The role primarily coordinates and mobilizes 42 community- or topic-based volunteers who recruit, train, support, and guide youth and families through community engagement activities. Programming is offered online and in person through clubs, community partnerships, afterschool programs, camps, and other educational activities. New Hampshire 4-H pathways focus on STEM/agriscience, civic engagement, and healthy living, using sequential learning experiences to build youth skills, knowledge, and sense of belonging. The position is based at Extension’s Cheshire County office in Keene, New Hampshire, and involves frequent evening and weekend program responsibilities. Weekly work hours have flexibility in fixed times to accommodate community programming needs. The Program Manager may also serve as the county office administrator (COA), if appointed in conjunction with the supervisor and Extension administration. COA duties include maintaining relationships with county officials and stakeholders, managing facilities, equipment and the office budget, and supervising administrative assistants, interns, and other part-time or temporary employees. COA responsibilities typically account for 20% of an employee’s time; organizational support time is reduced during COA service. This position is supported by external sponsor funding, and continued employment is contingent on the availability of those funds. If funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be modified or terminated in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as education or human services, and two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Professional or volunteer experience related to administering educational or community-based youth development programs.
Effective human relations and communication skills.
Computer skills.
Ability to thoughtfully reflect on personal bias to help create a welcoming environment for potential participants and volunteers.
Availability to work nights and weekends.
Valid New Hampshire driver’s license or another effective means of personal transportation.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and managing volunteers.
Experience managing youth development programs.
Experience with 4-H or similar youth development programs and/or other Cooperative Extension programming.
Competence with social media.
Experience working with varied youth and community audiences.

Responsibilities

Work with 42 existing 4-H volunteers who support programming in 18 community and topic-based clubs and partnerships involving 95 families.
Manage volunteers involved in Cheshire County Fair 4-H responsibilities.
As needed, recruit, train, guide, and support volunteers to achieve program outcomes and ensure risk management.
Ensure educational programming engages varied community audiences and complies with civil rights, EEO, Affirmative Action, and ADA policies and procedures.
Support, organize, plan, and coordinate county-based activities and events, including 4-H responsibilities at the Cheshire County Fair.
Coordinate follow-up experiences for youth and families along 4-H youth development pathways, responding to local participant needs and concerns.
Collaborate with a 4-H field specialist on pathway development, implementation, and evaluation.
Serve on a state pathway team to help develop, organize, plan, and coordinate statewide events and activities.
Complete projects, committee work, and local county Extension office work as needed, including engagement with the Advisory Council, legislators and stakeholders, and participation in staff meetings and projects.
Track enrollment information, coordinate evaluation data collection, complete timely reporting, monitor 4-H club finances, and analyze program effectiveness.
Set professional development goals with the supervisor and seek training in relevant subject expertise and skills.
If appointed as county office administrator, develop and maintain relationships with county administrators, department heads, commissioners, and delegation members; manage facilities, equipment, and the office budget; and supervise administrative assistants, interns, and other part-time or temporary employees.