Michigan State University College of Engineering · 12 hours ago
St. Clair County 4-H Program Coordinator
Port Huron, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMichigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment. The 4-H Program Coordinator will provide leadership and oversight for local 4-H programs, recruit and train volunteers, and work to expand programming to reach youth in St. Clair County.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Train 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
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
Attend and act in an advisory capacity at 4-H Leaders’ Council and other program committee meetings, leading volunteers, and members in coordination of county-wide projects and ensuring that all MSU Extension and 4-H policies are followed
Provide leadership to local volunteer management; ensure on an annual basis metrics are achieved to identify, recruit, select, train, and assist volunteers to teach and advise youth in various programs and activities
Work collaboratively with the 4-H Staff Development and Supervising Educator, District Director, Extension Educators, and other program partners to identify, implement, and disseminate MSU Extension’s educational priorities across the state and within communities
Operate independently, ensuring that program delivery follows established guidelines and meets the goals set for reaching the desired number of youths locally and statewide
Use program development and advisory committees and conduct needs assessments in conjunction with local program partners to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate youth development programs, identify needs, opportunities, and carry-out programming that is relevant to the needs of county residents
Provide leadership, management and oversight of all county-based financial resources related to 4-H programs
Understand and support the Children and Youth Institute’s efforts in culture, access, belonging, and Civil Rights, including the availability of 4-H Youth programs and activities, with a special emphasis on removing barriers from participation and reaching populations representative of the communities we serve, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status, socio-economic class and other human differences
Other duties or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Combination of education and specific, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to audiences/communities representative of the communities we serve and proven ability in establishing and working with a network of constituents and community members across race, color, gender, national origin, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, veteran status, socioeconomic class, and other differences
Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills, and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural, and varied economic backgrounds and perspectives of the target population served
Experience and proven ability working productively with a team serving in both leadership and contributor roles
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., Zoom, Qualtrics, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.) for day-to-day work, record keeping, reporting, and team-based communications
Travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional long-distance travel is required as a regular part of this position
Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs
Transportation is the responsibility of the employee
Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position
Preferred
Non-formal education teaching experience
Demonstrated drive and initiative, with proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships across audiences reflective of varied backgrounds and perspectives and/or communities
Prior experience performing work in support of external contract and/or grant requirements
Company
Michigan State University College of Engineering
Our College of Engineering is among the founding disciplines at Michigan State University and among the three largest academic units.
201-500 employees
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