4-H College and Career Readiness Coordinator Santa Maria, CA, Job ID 84824

About the role

The Community Education Specialist 3 (CES 3), College and Career Coordinator position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office in Santa Maria, CA. This position is responsible for designing, piloting, evaluating, and refining innovative 4-H Beyond Ready college and career readiness program models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test scalable program frameworks in Santa Barbara County with intentional replication across San Luis Obispo and Ventura Counties through a regional train-the-trainer model.
• Build county-level capacity by developing toolkits, implementation protocols, evaluation systems, and partnership frameworks that support broader adoption within the UC ANR system.
• Function as a regional subject matter expert in college and career readiness, providing advanced training and technical assistance to staff, volunteers, educators, and community partners.
• Integrate evaluation findings to refine pilot initiatives and support the dissemination of lessons learned through regional convenings, reporting, and presentations.
• Process all appropriate paperwork in compliance with UC ANR procedures, including 4-H enrollment and reporting.
• Provide effective written and verbal communication in English and Spanish to UCCE staff, youth, youth-serving professionals, and community partners.
• Lead and support program coordination to carry out different education programs, events, and activities.

Requirements

• Achieved Associate degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Continuing education in the related field is required.
• Thorough knowledge and skill in delivering programs.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments, i.e., Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of the functional area and understanding of how work may impact other areas.
• Analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of current community educational programs and trends.
• Experience building and maintaining community partnerships (e.g., schools, nonprofits, community organizations).

Pay

$55,400.00/year to $74,600.00/year

Benefits

This position is a contract appointment that is 100% fixed and ends one year from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension if funding permits. The home department is UCCE Santa Barbara County. While this position normally is based in Santa Maria, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time.