Job Information
ISU Extension Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cherokee, Ida and Sac Youth Coordinator- Calhoun County in Rockwell City, Iowa
Iowa State University Youth Coordinator. The Calhoun County Youth Coordinator leads programming in 4-H and
Youth areas in collaboration with county staff, program specialists, the regional director, and
council.
Additionally, the County Youth Coordinator will
provide support for the office and other programs as needed. The County Youth Coordinator will
have strong written and oral communication skills, along with being a self-starter. The position
offers an hourly wage between $18-20 depending on qualifications, and retirement and health benefits.
A background check will be completed on the selected applicant. Resume
with references, letter of application, and application form will be accepted up to September 13^th^, or until the position is filled. EOE. The job description and application can be found online at: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/calhoun/
DESCRIPTION:
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.
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PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITES
Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance the Iowa 4-H mission and vision.
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.
Communicate effectively and build relationships with the County Extension Council, youth, families, volunteers, other extension staff and community partners.
Represent Iowa State University, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Iowa 4-H professionally and positively.
Implement programs in accordance with state and federal guidelines and policies and share with volunteers and community partners.
Administer evaluations and share impacts with County Extension Council and partners.
Implement programming to attract new 4-H audiences to address local youth issues.
Apply program quality methods and strategies to 4-H experiences and clubs.
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