County Youth Coordinator Jobs

Town/City
Denison
Base County
Crawford
Counties Served
Crawford
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

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

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Problem solving skills
• Cultural competence
• Organizational skills
• Experience with volunteer development
• Project management skills
• Experience with Positive Youth Development
• Collaboration and networking skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Dependability
• Team player
• Experience working with youth and volunteers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual; fluent in a second language
• Experience organizing events and activities
• Bachelor’s degree

Additional Information
Printable Application
Job Type
Full Time
This position will remain open until filled