County Youth Coordinator

Town/City Fort Dodge

Base County Webster

Counties Served Webster

Objective

Iowa 4-H and the County Youth Coordinator will focus on Positive Youth Development (PYD). Staff will work with youth, volunteers, and professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate a progressive series of educational programs and experiences that work toward multiple life skill outcomes (productive citizens, outstanding communicators, effective leaders, and successful learners). This position should empower youth to reach their full potential through Youth Adult Partnerships and research-based experiences.

Responsibilities

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• Work directly with K-12 youth and volunteers to provide programming and skill building opportunities.
• Develop and implement a year-round county strategy for recruitment and retention of volunteers.
• Develop and implement a year-round county strategy for recruitment and retention of 4-H youth.
• Plan and orchestrate events: annual awards night, workshops, leader meetings.
• Assure compliance with risk management policies, including required training and background checks of volunteers.
• Promote 4-H state and county programs, events, and activities using social media, county website, flyers and county app.
• Serve as liaison between Webster County Extension and Webster County 4-H Endowment Board.
• Serve as liaison between Webster County Extension and Webster County Fair Board.
• Represent Iowa State University, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Iowa 4-H professionally and positively.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, volunteers and partners.
• Using 4-H databases, collect, analyze, and share county data to ensure program effectiveness. 
• Implement programs in accordance with state and federal guidelines and policies.
• Administer evaluations and share impacts and successes with County Extension Council and partners.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic team player
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Problem solving skills 
• Cultural competence 
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Project management skills 
• Conflict management and resolution skills 
• Dependability 
• Collaboration and networking skills 
• Experience working with K-12 youth and adult volunteers 
• Experience with volunteer development 
• Experience with Positive Youth Development 
• Ability to work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Confidentiality
• Some secondary education with coursework in education or related field
• Successfully pass background screen
• Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed for programming
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year degree in related field
• Bilingual; fluent in a second language 
• Experience organizing events and activities
• Experience as a member, volunteer or employee with the 4-H Youth Development Program

Additional Information

For more information see Position Description

Please submit Employment Application with a cover letter (required) and resume (optional) to sackvill@iastate.edu. Position will remain open until filled. 

Job Type Full Time

Hours Flexible 40 hour work week. Some nights and weekends.

Wages (type) Hourly

Wages (status) non-exempt

Wages $20/hour

Benefits

·        Full-time, non-exempt position; Flexible 40 hours per week.

·        Employer’s share of Social Security, Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS), Medicare, and Workers’ Comprehensive Insurance.

·        Reimbursement for work-related travel expenses.

·        Single health insurance coverage.

·        Vacation and sick leave.

·        Eleven paid holidays

·        Employee Assistance program.

·        Volunteer Time Off

·        Employer provides in-service training related to job responsibilities.

·        Flexible work schedule.

·        Probation period of 90 days.

This position will remain open until filled

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.