Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator - Program Associate - 12 MONTH

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator (Program Associate) develops, plans, facilitates, evaluates, maintains, budgets for, and markets the 4-H state camping program housed at the Arkansas 4-H Center. Some programs take place at other locations, including wilderness settings. The role includes outdoor work in all seasons, activities involving heights, water, and wilderness settings, and overnight and weekend work. The coordinator supervises at least one full-time program technician and seasonal teen and adult volunteers, and works independently in planning and executing programs. Program objectives are coordinated with Project Leaders and/or other supervisors, while program implementation and management are primarily the associate’s responsibility. Program Associates also contribute to program design, evaluation and results dissemination, educational activities, and efforts to secure extramural financial support. The position oversees personnel and volunteer management, staff and participant training, professional development, program planning and marketing, program delivery, and collaboration with 4-H Center and Extension staff and clients. It may also assist with other 4-H Center programs, including Arkansas Outdoor School, AOS Summer Day Camp, SEEK Home School Science Program, and ExCEL Leadership Program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in outdoor recreation, youth development/education, or a related area with three years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
High competence in outdoor recreation, camping, and youth programming.
Ability to develop and deliver quality presentations.
Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, and work without close supervision.
Ability to relate and respond to supervisors, subordinates, and clientele.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb a ladder, swim proficiently, hike long distances (sometimes at elevation), maneuver a high ropes course, and physically assist participants in outdoor recreation settings.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons and participate in activities that may involve heights, water, wilderness settings, overnight work, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating programming with both youth and adults.
CPR, first-aid, or lifeguarding certification or knowledge.
Experience with and knowledge of camping, outdoor recreation, and team development.
Experience with and/or knowledge of 4-H, the Arkansas 4-H Center, and Arkansas 4-H Center programs.

Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate the full-time camp staff, currently one program technician, and manage and supervise volunteer interns.
Collaborate with other 4-H Center Program coordinators to train and develop staff and interns.
Train Extension personnel, 4-H members, and volunteers in camping, outdoor skills, mobile lab activities, CPR, first aid, and lifeguarding.
Maintain CPR, first-aid, and lifeguarding certifications and attend trainings and conferences to develop camping and program-facilitation skills.
Schedule, organize, and manage camp events.
Plan state 4-H camping programs, including themes, activities, staffing, budgets, and facility needs.
Develop and evaluate camping programs and maintain equipment used in those programs.
Plan financial support for the camping program budget, intern scholarships, and other camping needs.
Market camping programs to potential clients through various venues.
Facilitate on-site programs at the 4-H Center and off-site programs for clients.
Assist with other 4-H Center programs as needed, including Arkansas Outdoor School, AOS Summer Day Camp, SEEK Home School Science Program, and ExCEL Leadership Program.
Collaborate with 4-H Center program staff, Extension staff, and potential clients to develop, promote, plan, and implement programs.