Arkansas 4-H Camping Coordinator - Program Associate - 12 MONTH
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 based at the Arkansas 4-H Center, with some programs conducted at other locations, including wilderness settings. Program associates make independent decisions in planning and executing programs. Work objectives are coordinated with project leaders and/or other supervisors, while program implementation and management are primarily the associate’s responsibility. The role also contributes to program design, educational activities, dissemination of results, and efforts to obtain extramural financial support. This is a physically demanding position involving outdoor work in all seasons, potentially including heights, water activities, wilderness activities, and overnight or weekend work. The coordinator supervises at least one full-time program technician and seasonal teen and adult volunteers, and reports to the Arkansas 4-H Center Program Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in outdoor recreation, youth development/education, or a related area, plus 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 the needs of 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating programming with youth and adults.
- CPR, first-aid, or lifeguarding certification or knowledge.
- Experience with and knowledge of camping, outdoor recreation, and team development.
- Experience with or knowledge of 4-H, the Arkansas 4-H Center, and its programs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and evaluate the full-time camp staff, currently one program technician.
- 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, CPR, first aid, and lifeguarding, as applicable.
- Maintain CPR, first-aid, and lifeguarding certifications and attend relevant training and conferences to develop camping, outdoor, 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 them.
- Plan financial support for the camping program budget, intern scholarships, and other camping needs.
- Market camping programs through various venues to potential clients.
- Facilitate camping programs for onsite and offsite 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
