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Pennsylvania State University 4-H Program Coordinator, Wayne County in Honesdale, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Extension (https://extension.psu.edu/) seeks an innovative and energetic professional 4-H Program Coordinator to serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development team to help implement the Wayne County 4-H program as well as support the statewide program. 4-H utilizes hands-on activities to foster critical thinking, leadership development, and community engagement. Programs are delivered through non-formal settings, such as 4-H clubs, camps, school enrichment, and after-school programs. Volunteers play an important role in the success of these endeavors, serving as club leaders, coaches and mentors. This position is based at Penn State Extension, Wayne County, Honesdale, PA.
The individual in this position works as a representative of The Pennsylvania State University (https://psu.edu) in the delivery of a comprehensive 4-H Youth Development program in a wide range of 4-H curriculum areas. This includes maintaining and expanding existing local 4-H club programs, supervising programs delivered by program assistants and volunteers, building community collaborations and partnerships, developing a revenue enhancement portfolio, and creating a professional development plan.
Major responsibilities include:
Help to implement educational programs, materials, and activities as part of the overall efforts of the Pennsylvania 4-H program and the identified needs of the local county.
Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
Promote the 4-H program to retain current members and recruit new and diverse youth audiences.
Effectively build relationships to support the educational mission of the 4-H program by collaborating with local, county, and state agencies, schools, organizations and businesses, community members, Extension professionals, and local decision-makers.
Effectively, work with the County 4-H Program Development Committee to plan the local program including a fundraising strategy.
Provide effective communication to volunteers, collaborators, youth, and parents to ensure a quality experience.
Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for participants in 4-H youth events held in other counties, across the state, or out of state.
Implement program evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
Support 4-H volunteers, youth and clubs to ensure that policy and procedural expectations are followed.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Programs and local Extension Educator.
This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding. This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. Full Penn State benefits package is included.
Education and Experience:
The position will be filled as an Extension Program Coordinator - Support. Minimum requirements for a support level includes a high school diploma or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The candidate should have familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity. In addition, they should possess teaching, program development, and evaluation skills, and demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with youth, parents, leaders, government officials, and the general public. Candidate must also be willing to work flexible hours. The candidate must be able to carry equipment and educational materials and supplies, with or without accommodation.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. The candidate also must possess a valid driver's license and have use of a private vehicle. Because the position requires operating a motor vehicle as part of the job duties, successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to the three clearances.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$34,800.00 - $50,500.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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