H Program Coordinator

Department:

Division of Extension & Engagement Special Instructions to Applicants:

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV. Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography.
2. Cover letter that addresses each required qualification2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Emily Blume Emily.blume

Job Summary:

The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a 4-H Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position located in Morrow County, Oregon.

The mission of the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is to work with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local challenges. Together, we envision a future where Oregon’s people, communities and ecosystems prosper.

The Extension 4-H Youth Development Program provides young people with intentional, high-quality learning experiences that promote positive interactions with adults and peers, sustained and active participation across time, and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world around them. The Morrow County 4-H Program Coordinator provides leadership for a comprehensive countywide 4-H Youth Development program that advances the mission of Oregon State University Extension Service.

As the lead 4-H faculty member in a designated frontier county, the coordinator is responsible for the management, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of non-credit educational programming that meets the needs of youth, families, and communities throughout Morrow County. This position works extensively with volunteers, youth, families, schools, community organizations, and local leaders in both leadership and collaborative roles.

Success in this position requires strong relationship-building, effective communication, responsiveness to local needs, and the ability to engage diverse audiences in meaningful educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership for the Morrow County 4-H Youth Development Program Expand visibility and participation in 4-H through coordinated outreach, marketing, and communication efforts.

Develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based non-credit educational programs for youth and adult volunteers that support positive youth development and address identified community needs.

Provide a variety of educational experiences through community clubs, camps, school enrichment, after-school programs, workshops, leadership development opportunities, and special interest programs.

Foster a work environment that values respect, inclusion, collaboration, and effective engagement with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Develop and maintain annual plans of work, program evaluations, and impact reports that demonstrate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.

Utilize adaptive management and leadership practices to effectively supervise, support, and work with volunteers and OSU employees who have diverse identities, cultural backgrounds, communication styles, experiences, and expectations.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in youth development, volunteer development, education, family sciences, natural resources, agricultural or animal sciences, leadership, management, communications, or a closely related field.

Demonstrated…