Extension 4-H Program Coordinator
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- Michigan State University
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- Lapeer
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Job Details
Work type: Extension, Support Staff
Pay Grade: 63
Major Administrative Unit / College: Michigan State University Extension
Department: Extension Children And Youth 10058941
Sub Area: EXPA- Ext. Prog Assoc
Salary: 40000.00
Location: Lapeer
Categories: Agriculture, Education/Training, Advising/Counseling, Extension Program Associate-EXPA, MSU Extension- EXPA, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Working/Functional Title
Lapeer County 4-H Program Coordinator
Position SummaryMichigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of MSU Extension (MSUE), the Children & Youth Institute (CYI), and with support from the 4-H Staff Development & Supervising Educator, District Director and Institute Director, this position provides leadership and oversight for growth and management of local 4-H programs, volunteers and youth participants. Through your supervising educator, you will work in concert with the CYI to ensure alignment of programs with overall goals of the Institute and organization.
As a team member of the Children and Youth Institute, you will recruit, select and train 4-H program volunteers and oversee program/project promotion, expansion and evaluation activities. Through your efforts, you will ensure that audiences are reached through traditional and newly developed programs, while providing local leadership in strengthening public understanding that 4-H is for all youth. You will provide information and opportunities for learning through the use of technology, mass media, group meetings, workshops and individual contacts.
In this position, you will conduct direct programming with youth and adult audiences, recruit and train volunteers to conduct direct programming with youth and will gather and analyze data for impact evaluation efforts. You will work closely with your District Director and MSU Extension leadership to develop and implement strategies for addressing local risk management issues in the areas of child safety, financial management, volunteer management and programming that is in alignment with MSU policies and procedures.
Operating independently, you will ensure that program delivery follows established guidelines and meets the goals set for reaching the desired number of youth locally and statewide, and you will be responsible for initiating efforts to expand Extension programs to the unreached, including limited resource families, youth, minorities, and the disabled. Additionally, you will be responsible for communicating information about newly implemented and existing 4-H programs and activities (progress, objectives, target dates, problems addressed, etc.) to your supervisor, District Director and Institute leadership.
Working collaboratively, you will be responsible for preparation and submission of the county 4-H youth development program plan, annual report (ES-237) and other necessary reports. You will be provided with professional development to help you attain and retain program knowledge and delivery skills that will be useful as you engage in other responsibilities associated with your position, such as leading and advising local 4-H groups in securing and managing funds, and conducting regular, financial management training to 4-H councils, committees, clubs, etc. Through your work, you will create, promote and represent MSU Extension in activities, meetings, etc. in a manner that reflects collegial connection with the community, the research and knowledge of the University, and the goodwill of MSU Extension.
Office location for this position is negotiable. However, there will be space available to work from the Lapeer County MSU Extension office.
Characteristic Duties/ Responsibilities
This is a full-time, end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon continued funding.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/SkillsAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application MaterialsGenerally 40 hours Monday through Friday, with some nights and weekends needed.
Description of End Date12 months. This is a full-time, end-dated appointment, renewable annually based upon continued funding.
Advertised: Aug 11, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 7, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
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