Colorado State University – Office of Extension and Engagement – Extension County Special

OEE invites applications and nominations for a 4‑H Youth Development Extension County Specialist. This is a full‑time, twelve‑month, non‑tenure track Extension faculty position.

Faculty rank is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee.

Colorado State University Extension and Eagle County are seeking a youth development professional with a proven track record of effective communication, volunteer management, building program capacity, creating innovative programming, and fostering positive working relationships with both internal and external partners as well as others in the youth development community.

The Extension County Specialist develops, promotes, delivers, and evaluates non‑credit youth development programming within the Eagle County 4‑H Program, serving as a member of the local county Extension team and a local representative of Colorado State University and Eagle County.

As a member of the Eagle County 4‑H team, the specialist has specific responsibilities for the club‑based community program and engages Eagle County youth through additional 4‑H delivery modes incorporating STEM and workforce skills into their programming. The specialist oversees advisory committees that provide leadership, guidance, direction, and educational program support to the 4‑H youth and volunteers in these project areas.

The office location for this position is in Eagle, Colorado. While this position is eligible for some hybrid work, the specialist is expected to maintain a presence in the office to effectively balance the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in education, agriculture, family and consumer sciences, youth development, leadership, social sciences, natural resources, science, non‑profit management, or a closely related field that can significantly contribute to administrative and/or program responsibilities.
• 2 or more years of professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties of this position.
• Coursework and/or professional experience that provides a broad and significant understanding of youth development, education, and STEM and/or family and consumer sciences, agriculture, and natural resources.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date;
  Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Final date to receive applications:
All materials must be received no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, November 3, 2025.

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Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

CSU is an equal opportunity employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

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