4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist - Red Bluff, CA, Job ID 88562

About the role

The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES 2) position is located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office in Red Bluff, CA and serves as a team member of the 4‑H Youth Development Program. The CES 2 coordinates and monitors daily 4‑H activities in Tehama County, oversees program expansion, outreach, recruitment, compliance, conflict management, volunteer training, fiscal review, communications, and reporting. The role reports to the 4‑H Regional Program Coordinator and is a 50% variable career appointment.

Responsibilities

• 30% Program Liaison and Coordination – Oversee local 4‑H YDP to ensure safe, consistent, and positive youth development‑aligned activities; monitor compliance; serve as liaison for volunteers, youth, and community partners; provide training and support using approved materials; support new program starts; maintain up‑to‑date policy knowledge; collaborate with volunteer management organizations; resolve conflicts per 4‑H Conflict Resolution Policy; disseminate 4‑H information via multiple channels; represent 4‑H YDP publicly; build intercultural and youth development expertise; attend professional development opportunities.
• 10% Enrollment and Records – Monitor and approve youth and volunteer enrollments; recruit, train, and support enrollment coordinators; screen volunteer applications (including DOJ/FBI fingerprinting and annual trainings); process official documents; ensure record retention guidelines are followed.
• 20% Program Expansion, Outreach, and Recruitment – Promote and expand 4‑H programs in schools and communities; develop outreach and strategic plans; assess community needs; conduct outreach and educational programs; assist clubs with outreach; develop new content for underserved audiences.
• 10% Facility Use Agreements and Policy Compliance – Provide technical support for event coordination; monitor facility use agreements and risk management; process rental requests; respond to policy inquiries; seek statewide technical support; ensure compliance with University and 4‑H policies; educate volunteers on conflict management and disciplinary actions.
• 15% Fiscal Review and Compliance – Review and approve unit budgets and fundraising forms; review monthly bank statements for policy compliance; follow up on non‑compliance; assist with end‑of‑year financial reporting.
• 5% Communications – Maintain county social media; create flyers and educational materials (Canva, Microsoft products); assist with presentations; manage data using enrollment software and Excel; update 4‑H websites.
• 5% Reports – Assist in preparing annual plans, county reports, grant/funding reports, progress reports, and year‑end accomplishments; support Regional Program Coordinator with stakeholder and UC/4‑H reports.
• 5% All other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum associate degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training in personnel management, youth development, program management, volunteer management, training professionals, and conducting workshops.
• Experience working with diverse communities in a respectful and responsive way that reflects a commitment to serving everyone.
• Demonstrated success in teaching and working with a diverse youth, family, and/or volunteer audience and knowledge in delivering community educational programs.
• Familiarity with community‑based agencies and experience collaborating with multiple community organizations.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate departmental and organizational policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.
• Good analytical skills to understand how program needs can be addressed through training program development and delivery.
• Good reading, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proficient in use of Windows‑based computers with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to recognize similarities and differences across cultures and to bridge differences.
• Proficient in the use of social media to communicate 4‑H information and reach new audiences.
• Experience in marketing, promoting, or creating public awareness of programs and opportunities.
• Proficient in graphic design software such as Adobe Design, Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher, or Canva.
• Proficient in web‑based computer applications (e.g., Constant Contact, integrated management systems, cloud storage).

Pay

Pay Scale: $21.26/hour to $28.26/hour