4-H Extension Program Coordinator I

Overview

USU Extension seeks to hire a qualified coordinator for Salt Lake County urban gardening and agriculture related programs. Incumbents in the 4-H Extension Program Coordinator I position plan and coordinate the day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of Salt Lake County programs. This may include but is not limited to building partnerships with schools, developing and coordinating afterschool clubs and programs, day camps, developing educational events and activities, volunteer recruitment, screening, orientation, training, and support as well as general data & fund management. 

The 4-H Extension Program Coordinator I will report to the Director of Extension Youth Programs and the local Salt Lake County 4-H Coordinator. This classification may train and direct hourly/student employees and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• The principal function of a 4-H Coordinator is to direct, organize and coordinate programs in Salt Lake County related to urban gardening and agriculture.
• Develop relationships with schools, youth serving organizations, and other educational groups to promote urban gardening and agriculture.
• Collaborate with the USU Extension Bastian Ag Center to further develop the Growing Ventures Program.
• Design, coordinate, and implement events, camps, educational events, and activities in Salt Lake County related to urban gardening and agriculture.
• Establish a Volunteer Development (recruit, screen, orient, train, support and recognize volunteers) program to support programing efforts.
• Coordinates activities of support staff, faculty, and/or volunteers engaged in implementation and administration of programs and events.
• Monitors and administers program revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the program.
• Writes, edits, and coordinates development of promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.
• Collects and analyzes data; prepare reports; and maintains program records and statistical information.
• Ensures completion of clerical and administrative support tasks, including creating, typing, and editing program correspondence and purchasing documents, reports, program handbooks, and other publications.
• Writes and/or assists with writing grants and proposals as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.
• May maintain and create content for program website.
• May train and direct lower-level staff, student employees, volunteers and/or graduate students.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree plus two years of related work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required
• Experience working with youth.
• Experience with gardening and/or agriculture
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft office, email, social media.
• Access to reliable personal transportation to travel within the county. Mileage will be reimbursed. 
• Self-motivated and able to frequently work independently.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with 4-H.
• Previous experience in managing volunteer programs.
• Experience designing and implementing youth programming.
• Event planning experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of information gathering methods and procedures.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Skilled at records maintenance.
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
• Ability to interact with youth, faculty and/or volunteers in a team environment.
• Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
• Knowledge in working with 4-H programming.
• Ability and willingness to transport and travel with youth to in-state and out of state events.
• Ability to exercise a high level of creativity, decision making, problem solving, and discretion as work is varied and may be undefined.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

2. Three professional references with contact information

3. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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