Macomb County Extension 4-H Program Coordinator

Macomb County Extension 4-H Program Coordinator

This position provides leadership and oversight for growth and management of local 4-H programs, volunteers, and youth participants. Working with the supervising educator, this position will work in concert with the Children and Youth Institute to ensure alignment of programs with overall goals of the Institute and organization.

As a member of the Children and Youth Institute, you will recruit, select, and train volunteers who engage with you in the local 4-H Youth Development Program, and ensure that that MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process is followed. You will identify opportunities for program promotion, expansion, and evaluation, as well as promote the visibility of 4-H and strengthen public understanding of 4-H and MSU Extension programs.

You will work to build new partnerships which will result in programs being delivered within schools and community groups. A particular focus is on reaching youth in Macomb County. Through your efforts, you will ensure that youth and volunteer audiences are reached through established and newly developed programs, providing leadership to these groups through 4-H clubs, after school programs, youth mentoring, etc.

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 recruit and train volunteers who will conduct direct programming with youth. You will also conduct some direct programming with youth, but focus will be on developing partnerships and program expansion. In working closely with the District Director and Supervising Educator, you'll conduct formal and/or informal needs assessments that will drive strategies for program topics and delivery methods.

You will lead and advise local 4-H groups in managing funds to support 4-H youth work and conduct financial management training to 4-H councils, committees, clubs, etc. on a regular basis.

You will be responsible for initiating efforts to expand Extension programs to the unreached, including limited resource families, youth, minorities, and the disabled. Primary program delivery will be through in-school, after-school, and short-term special interest groups. You will plan, organize, and implement youth development programs that are relevant to the needs of residents in Macomb County. 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 work with other local 4-H staff to prepare and submit the county 4-H youth development program plan, annual reports, and other necessary reports. You will be provided with professional development to help you build skills and knowledge related to volunteer screening and management, youth development, and program management.

Through your work, you will create, promote, and represent MSU Extension in activities, meetings, events, etc. in a manner that reflects collegial connection with the community, the research and knowledge of the University, and the goodwill of MSU Extension.

There will be space available to work from the Macomb County MSU Extension office.

This position may be eligible to utilize a flexible work environment, however, there is an expectation to work from a MSU Extension County office. The needs, responsibilities, and opportunities of an individual's position and office location drive the ability and amount of work-location flexibility.

This is an off-dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Characteristic duties/responsibilities include training 4-H volunteers to reach and involve the youth, adults, and families, that represent the communities we serve, with non-formal "learning by doing" experiences. You will work to build new partnerships with schools and community groups with a focus on reaching youth through a variety of program delivery methods. Programs will be delivered by you and/or volunteers.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree and two years of experience in program development and management in 4-H or other youth development program. Volunteer management and experience supervising volunteers or of others is also required.

Desired qualifications include non-formal education teaching experience, demonstrated drive and initiative, with proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously, and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships across audiences reflective of varied backgrounds and perspectives and/or communities.