H Extension Program Coordinator, Wayne

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Penn State Extension seeks an innovative and energetic professional Extension Program Coordinator to serve as a member of the 4-H Youth Development team to help implement the Wayne County 4-H program as well as support the statewide program. 4-H utilizes hands‑on activities to foster critical thinking, leadership development, and community engagement. Programs are delivered through non-formal settings, such as 4-H clubs, camps, school enrichment, and after‑school programs.

Volunteers play an important role in the success of these endeavors, serving as club leaders, coaches and mentors. This position is based at Penn State Extension, Wayne County, Honesdale, PA.

• Help to implement educational programs, materials, and activities as part of the overall efforts of the Pennsylvania 4-H program and the identified needs of the local county.
• Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
• Promote the 4‑H program to retain current members and recruit new and diverse youth audiences.
• Effectively build relationships to support the educational mission of the 4‑H program by collaborating with local, county, and state agencies, schools, organizations and businesses, community members, Extension professionals, and local decision makers.
• Effectively, work with the County 4-H Program Development Committee to plan the local program including a fundraising strategy.
• Provide effective communication to volunteers, collaborators, youth, and parents to ensure a quality experience.
• Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for participants in 4-H youth events held in other counties, across the state, or out of state.
• Implement program evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
• Support 4-H volunteers, youth and clubs to ensure that policy and procedural expectations are followed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Programs and local Extension Educator.

• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity.
• Possess teaching, program development, and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with youth, parents, leaders, government officials, and the general public.
• Able to carry equipment and educational materials and supplies, with or without accommodation.

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS) No prior relevant work experience required Required

Certifications:

None

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $36,888.00 - $53,532.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

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