4-H Associate Program Administrator - Fayette & Union Counties

Job Summary

The 4-H Associate Program Administrator manages the local 4-H program, supporting Extension staff to provide 4-H programs and experiences to Indiana residents. This position ensures State 4-H and university policies and procedures are implemented and identifies local needs for regional or state support.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage 4-H youth enrollment and recruitment using established procedures, including managing the local 4-H Database and Event Management software.

• Recruit and identify adult volunteers to support the Purdue Extension and Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission.

• Support, coordinate, and communicate opportunities for the local culminating event (showcase/fair).

• Elevate concerns and issues as necessary and make individual and local efforts to recruit and reach new audiences.

• Develop regular and effective communications with clientele and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders within the community.

• Promote local, regional, state, and national 4-H educational opportunities.

• Implement, assess, and ensure adherence to Indiana 4-H and Purdue University policies and procedures, risk management practices, youth protection policies, and general programmatic oversight.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 months of experience in educational program management and/or volunteerism and/or organizational systems
• Ability to follow established procedures while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines
• Knowledge and skill with computer technology in preparing and making reports, data analysis and retrieval, email and internet applications
• Effective communication skills
• Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and group process skills

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride, and endless opportunity to live, learn, and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture. Equal Opportunity Employer.