H Youth Development Community Education Specialist - Colusa, CA,

Position: 4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist - Colusa, CA, Job ID 78918
Location: Colusa

4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist - Colusa, CA, Job

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES
2) position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office and will act as a valuable team member of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP). 4-H YDP is the largest youth-serving organization in the U.S. Our focus is to provide positive youth development to youth in our community through research-based best practices, community collaborations, and community engagement.

The CES 2 helps to coordinate and monitor the daily activities of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) in Colusa County. The CES is responsible for program expansion, outreach, and recruitment in consultation with the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor; ensures compliance with 4-H policies and procedures; facilitates conflict management and assists with conflict resolution in accordance with UC ANR policy and practices and in alignment with 4-H policy and procedures;

promotes positive youth development best practices; provides leadership and training for 4-H volunteers and community partners; processes all appropriate paperwork in compliance with UC ANR procedures, is familiar with curricula and research-based practices to prepare, implement, and train others in the delivery of educational activities in a variety of content areas such as but not limited to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math), College & Career/Workforce Readiness, Healthy Living, Civic Engagement & Leadership through a Positive Youth Development (PYD) lens;

provides effective written and verbal communication to 4-H staff, volunteers, youth, and community partners; leads and supports program coordination to carry out different 4-H educational programs, events, and activities. The CES reports to the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator.

Duties described in the position description and their percentages vary by county and location. Supervisor will provide percentages specific to your county.

This position is a career appointment that is 50% variable.

Pay Scale: $21.26/hour to $28.26/hour

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The next application review date will be 06/26/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

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Program Liaison and Coordination:

Manage the 4-H youth development program (YDP), events and activities and ensure compliance with best practices of positive youth development, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices, policy and procedure. Monitor program compliance in line with University and 4-H YD policies and procedures. Work with groups of volunteers, youth, and community partners and serve as their direct liaison.

Provide training and support to community club leaders, project leaders, other volunteers, youth, and community partners using approved materials and curriculum, including (but not limited to) specific curriculum, positive youth development (Thrive), online enrollment systems, and policy. Provide feedback to Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor on needs for advanced training.

Support interested groups in starting new 4-H programs, including chartering new clubs, reviewing and approving documents, and submitting all paperwork to the appropriate individuals.

Maintain up-to-date understanding of 4-H YD policies and relevant UC ANR policies and ensure timely communication of new or existing 4-H policies, procedures, and enrollment processes to new and returning 4-H youth, volunteers, parents, and community partners.

Collaborate with 4-H Volunteer Management Organizations and committees. Attend meetings as needed. Aim to ensure a cohesive, diverse volunteer management system.

Effectively resolve conflict. Provide oversight, review complaints, and follow 4-H Conflict Resolution Policy. Effectively and timely resolve conflict. Keep your RPC (Regional Program Coordinator) informed of all conflicts and complaints. Notify Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) if the complaint escalates and needs higher review. Ensure all needed UC ANR individuals are notified as needed. All 4-H professionals serve as…