Program Coordinator I

Requisition ID: 2024-8197

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT Category: Other Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Extension Department: Youth Programs Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview USU Extension seeks to hire a qualified coordinator for Salt Lake County urban gardening and agriculture related programs. Incumbents in the 4-H 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 and fund management.

The 4-H 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 bachelors degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required
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