4-H Program Manager, Merrimack County

About the role

This position is located at Extension’s Merrimack County office in Boscawen, New Hampshire. The 4-H program manager facilitates the growth of the Merrimack County 4-H program and life-skill development of 4-H youth.

Volunteer Development and Support

• Work alongside 95 existing 4-H volunteers who support and conduct programming in 28 community and topic-based clubs for 300 families, including volunteer management involved in the 4-H responsibilities of the Hopkinton State Fair.
• When needed, recruit, train, guide, and support new 4-H volunteers to support program outcomes.
• Ensure risk management.
• The programmatic involvement of various community audiences such that all educational programming is designed and conducted in full accordance with civil rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies and procedures.

County 4-H Program Pathway Development and Delivery

• Support, organize, plan, and coordinate county-based activities and events, including 4-H responsibilities at the Hopkinton State Fair.
• Support, organize, plan, and coordinate follow-up experiences for youth and families along 4-H youth development pathways, including being responsive to local participant needs and concerns.
• Collaborate with 4-H field specialists for program pathway development, implementation, and evaluation.

State 4-H Team Pathway Support

• Serve as a member of a program pathway’s state team to assist with the development, organization, planning, and coordination of statewide events and activities.

Program Reporting

• Support programs by tracking enrollment information, coordinating evaluation data collection, completing timely reporting, monitoring 4-H club finances, and analyzing program effectiveness.

Professional Development

• Identify individual professional development goals in cooperation with supervisor and seek training in subject area expertise and essential skills related to the position, such as group process, volunteer management, facilitation, and organizational skills.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform projects, committee work, and local county Extension office work (e.g., engage with advisory council, engage local legislators/stakeholders, and participate in staff meetings and projects) as needed.