4-H Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a 4-H Program Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position located in Morrow County, Oregon.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the Morrow County 4-H Youth Development Program.
• Expand visibility and participation in 4-H through coordinated outreach, marketing, and communication efforts.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate research-based non-credit educational programs for youth and adult volunteers that support positive youth development and address identified community needs.
• Provide a variety of educational experiences through community clubs, camps, school enrichment, after-school programs, workshops, leadership development opportunities, and special interest programs.
• Foster a work environment that values respect, inclusion, collaboration, and effective engagement with individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Develop and maintain annual plans of work, program evaluations, and impact reports that demonstrate program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
• Utilize adaptive management and leadership practices to effectively supervise, support, and work with volunteers and OSU employees who have diverse identities, cultural backgrounds, communication styles, experiences, and expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in youth development, volunteer development, education, family sciences, natural resources, agricultural or animal sciences, leadership, management, communications, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience interacting successfully with adult volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, designing and/or developing Extension or other youth focused educational programs.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
• Demonstrated experience leading groups.
• Demonstrated ability engaging with youth 5-19 years of age.
• Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, resolve conflicts and delegate details associated with program management.
• Ability to engage and communicate successfully and inclusively, both in writing and verbally, with a broad and diverse audience in a culturally responsible manner.
• Ability to learn and use multiple forms of digital communication tools and systems, including websites, collaborative work platforms, email newsletters, and social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work as a team member with other professionals.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing volunteer programs, including volunteer recruitment, orientation, training, effective engagement, recognition, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with the 4-H program and/or positive youth development principles.
• Demonstrated financial management skills.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) and/or Bicultural with ability or willingness to engage Spanish speaking audiences through the utilization of bi-literate and/or cultural skills.
• Experience as a collaborator who leverages resources and networks in one’s community.
• Experience with securing grants or other external support for educational programs.
• Ability to work successfully with an advisory group or committee.
• Ability to incorporate the use of web, social media, newsletter or other digital technologies in program development or outreach activities to achieve goals.

Salary Range

$63,000-$69,700

Anticipated Start Date

2026-09-28

Working Conditions/Schedule

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Position requires driving/traveling to provide educational programming and services throughout designated County. Ability to transport (lift/carry/push/pull) up to 30 lbs. of instructional materials and/or equipment. Position duties will include working in varied working environments including professional office, county fairs, youth camps and livestock barns.