County Youth Coordinator Jobs

Town/City
Indianola, Iowa
Base County
Warren
Counties Served
Warren
Objective
Iowa 4-H and the County Youth Coordinator will focus on Positive Youth Development (PYD). Staff will work with youth, volunteers, and professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate a progressive series of educational programs and experiences that work toward multiple life skill outcomes (productive citizens, outstanding communicators, effective leaders, and successful learners). This position should empower youth to reach their full potential through Youth Adult Partnerships and research-based experiences.
Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a year-round county recruitment and retention strategy for diverse community and corporate volunteers.
• Administer evaluations and share impacts with County Extension Council and partners.
• Establish and maintain 4-H governance committees.
• Implement programs in accordance with state and federal guidelines and policies and share with volunteers and community partners.
• Work with County Extension Council to ensure adequate financial resources are secured.
• Represent Iowa State University, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Iowa 4-H professionally and positively.
• Collect, analyze, and share county data to ensure program effectiveness.
• Assure compliance with risk management policies, including required training and background checks of volunteers.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance the Iowa 4-H mission and vision.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with the County Extension Council, youth, families, volunteers, other extension staff and community partners.
• Promote 4-H state and county programs, events, and activities, working with local partners and media.
• Develop and implement a year-round county recruitment and retention strategy to bring diverse youth from entry-point activities into long-term involvement in 4-H.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and volunteers
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Positive Youth Development
• Experience organizing events and activities
• Experience with 4-H as either a youth member, volunteer and/or parent
• Two or more years of experience in one or more areas of the position description
• Bilingual; fluent in a second language
• Experience with volunteer development

Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Dependability
• Collaboration and networking skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Team player
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Cultural competence
• Project management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Organizational skills

This is a full-time position, located in the Warren County Extension Office. Programming will take place within and outside of the office; therefore, travel will be required to reach youth and families. Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation is required of a successful candidate. Ability to pass a criminal background screening test.
TO APPLY Position will be open until filled. However, to be guaranteed consideration, submit your complete application materials by July 21st. Please submit a cover letter, and resume to Sammy Brand at [email protected] .
Job Type
Full Time
Hours
Full-time. Position work based on a 40-hour work week. Hours will involve days, some evenings, some weekends, and occasional overnights. Hours will vary according to the event. Professional development is expected.
Wages (type)
Hourly
Wages (status)
non-exempt
Wages
Contingent on experience. Non-exempt, hourly. Classified as Associate Educator position.
Benefits
Health insurance with subsidized premium, paid time off and holidays, FICA, IPERS, Employee Assistance Program, cell phone, professional development.
Application Deadline
07/21/2023