Working Title:                               County 4-H Program Coordinator

University Job Classification:    Extension Program Associate 3, civil service appointment.

Application Deadline:                  Applications received by March 8, 2019 will be given priority; Positions will remain open until filled.

 4-H Program Coordinators lead and manage the full range of the 4-H Youth Development program in a given county. This individual has full responsibility and authority to steward the program development, human resources, and financial aspects of the 4-H Youth Development program in the county. A Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of related experience is required.

This position works with community partners (schools, organizations, volunteers, youth, and interns) to lead, manage and steward the 4-H Youth Development program. The positon will supervise and train volunteers, organize youth activities, coordinate events, facilitate data collection, promote and market the 4-H program, and manage budgets. Responsibilities will be prioritized based upon the County 4-H Program Coordinators' percentage of time and additional staffing available for the local 4-H program.

Locations and Percentage Times:

Blue Earth County--100%

Carver County --100%

Clearwater County – 100%

Freeborn County – 80%

Jackson County – 100%

Pennington County – 80%

Roseau County – 50%

Washington County – 75%

Program Leadership and Development--40%

• Ensure the county program is moving toward the statewide 4-H program outcomes.
• Engage youth and volunteers in needs identification, program planning, program implementation, and evaluation.
• Advance the goals of the program in the county.
• Provide leadership for local governing boards and committees.
• Use research-based curriculum to create and implement learning opportunities in a variety of settings.
• Initiate club development. Maintain and ensure accessibility and quality to all youth through a full range of 4-H Club experiences (community, after school, site based and project clubs).
• Provide opportunities for reflection and public recognition (i.e. County Fair or Showcase Event).
• Coordinate youth and volunteer involvement in regional, state and national 4-H Youth Development program and opportunities.
• Build and strengthen youth and adult relationships which ensure positive youth development.
• Build relationships with partners (youth, volunteers, interns, businesses, community-based organizations) to help advance 4-H program goals.
• Understand and educate others about recent, research-based youth development philosophy and foundation of 4-H.
• Utilize research and evaluation results to ensure quality programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in county, regional, and state positions to ensure quality youth programs.
• Contribute to regional and state 4-H program teams.
• Follow and implement University of Minnesota, Extension, and Minnesota 4-H Youth Development policies and practices.

Volunteer Development--35%

• Recruit, supervise, and support volunteers, interns, and part-time 4-H staff in management and delivery roles.
• Develop intentional methods of reaching new volunteers
• Build capacity of volunteers to lead 4-H clubs (after school, site-based, community-based)
• Cultivate relationships with youth and adult volunteers and interns through a support system consisting of effective orientation, recognition, and evaluation
• Establish and support a volunteer development system which builds the long-term sustainability and capacity of the 4-H program
• Facilitate local volunteer training.
• Ensure the volunteer screening process is implemented and up to date.
• Address problems that arise with volunteer roles.

Marketing, Recruitment, Evaluation & Reporting--15%

• Develop a communications plan and ensure effective communication to families.
• Promote and market the 4-H youth development program.
• Communicate the value, impacts and outcomes of the 4-H youth development program with local stakeholders and media.
• Collect and ensure entry of data for program reporting.

Fiscal Responsibility--10%

• Guide budget development and accountability process for the county 4-H Program.
• Incorporate best practices into the financial management systems for the protection of paid staff and volunteers and the integrity of the county 4-H Program.
• Generate and manage revenue to enhance educational programming, including fees, contracts, program agreements, and sponsored projects or grants.
• Ensure all fiscal policies are followed, including reporting for tax purposes.