4-H Youth Development Program Manager

Hello from Yakima County 4-H Youth Development and Washington State University Extension! *To apply and view full position description visit: *_https://wsu.
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com/en-US/WSU\_Jobs/job/Extension-Coordinator\_R-11309?timeType=6b62c7b4591d0137a1e7b8ebd5055900_ *The initial application review deadline is set for April 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.
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* Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted after April 1st.
WSU Extension is hiring a Program Manager to provide management and shared leadership for the 4-H Youth Development Program of Yakima County.
The program currently serves approximately 300 youth members enrolled in community clubs and programs led by 70+ certified volunteers.
Through volunteer-led community clubs, afterschool programs, and education outreach events, Yakima 4-H youth explore everything from bread baking to bunnies, governmental relations to robotics, leadership to livestock, and more! 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
The mission of 4-H is to provide meaningful opportunities for all youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change.
This is accomplished within four primary content areas: civic engagement and leadership, healthy living, agriculture, and STEM.
For more information about Yakima 4-H please visit our local website (https://extension.
wsu.
edu/yakima/4-h/).
*Who You Are!* * *Organized & Efficient.
*You can manage multiple priorities and clearly communicate needs and progress.
* *Detail Oriented.
* You know that paying attention to small details matters.
* *People-focused.
*You understand that youth and volunteers are at the core of our mission and are passionate about welcoming, empowering, and celebrating people.
* *Compassionate.
*You maintain empathy for yourself and others during the challenges that come with working with youth, families, and volunteers and as part of a large university system.
* *Team Player.
*You love collaborating and enjoy learning from others.
You’re great at getting and giving respectful and productive feedback and you know how to build and lead engaging and effective team environments.
* *Lifelong Learner.
* You are energized by learning about new topics.
There is always something new to learn and do in 4-H! * *Flexible.
*4-H programs often take place during evenings and weekends.
When staff support is critical to the success of volunteers and the program, you are willing and able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends.
* *Welcoming.
*You know how to authentically invite others to share ideas, skills, and expertise to increase opportunities for youth and adults to create community and belonging through volunteerism.
* *Fun.
*Supporting positive youth development and hardworking volunteers is important work, but it should also be fun.
We know how to up the fun factor during events, meetings, and everyday office interactions, and so should you :) *General Responsibilities *_- full details available within the link at the top of the post_ * *Volunteer Coordination & Management:* Strengthen volunteer recruitment, retention, education, and participation, with special emphasis placed on under-represented populations and in-demand project areas.
* *Youth Development Programming: *Strengthen youth recruitment, retention, opportunity, and participation, with special emphasis placed on under-served populations.
Build youth programming efforts within the 4-H club model, in-school enrichment, afterschool, and short-term programs.
* *General Program Administration & Reporting:* Assist volunteers and clubs with enrollment and reporting requirements.
Oversee contracts and risk management plans for club programs, workshops, camps, and other 4-H activities.
* *Collaboration & Outreach:* Maintain positive working relationships and effective communication with program partners, local youth development organizations, other relevant community organizations and agencies, and 4-H/university colleagues at the regional, state, and national levels to enhance opportunities and resources for Yakima County 4-H.
*General Requirements *_- full details available within the link at the top of the post_ * A bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of related program experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
* Knowledge of positive youth development as a discipline and/or working experience with youth development programs.
* Experience in team leadership roles, including training, supervising, and supporting team members.
* Strong computing, writing, and verbal/non-verbal communication skills.
* Intercultural competence and commitment to providing safe and welcoming environments for all youth and adults regardless of and with respect for diversity in race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; religion; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; citizenship; physical, mental, or sensory ability; parenthood status; genetic information; and/or status as an honorably discharged veteran or member of the military.
* Successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
* Ability to work flexible work hours that include frequent evenings and weekends (Frequency set by the employee; e.
g.
, some 4-H personnel support more evening and weekend events, and others focus primarily on in-school or afterschool events.
) *Preferred Qualifications *_- full details available within the link at the top of the post_ * Experience in volunteer management (i.
e.
recruitment, placement, education, supervision, and recognition) and volunteerism.
* Knowledge of, and/or experience with, 4-H youth development programs.
* Experience developing curriculum and facilitating adult or youth educational activities.
* Experience and ability to work as a team member with staff and volunteers.
* Language and cultural competency in Spanish.
* Proficient in creative communication and design tools, like Canva or InDesign.
* Strong demonstrated written skills requiring limited editing and supervision in preparing reports, evaluations, and press releases; synthesis of a broad range of materials; and effective written conveyance of program information to the public and program participants.
* Strong demonstrated verbal communication and listening skills: public speaking, effective conveyance of program information to the public, program participants, and decision-makers.
* Experience in mediation and conflict resolution.
* Experience working/collaborating with multiple public agencies, NGOs, and individuals in partnerships.
* Experience in leadership and the ability to work and think independently.
* Knowledge of, and/or experience with, program assessment and evaluation.
* Familiarity with social media, particularly its use in program outreach.
_Don't meet every single requirement? We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This may be the job for you!_ This position has a minimum starting salary of $46,811 and a maximum starting salary of $67,362.
Our expected hiring range is $57,000 - $63,000.
In accordance with RCW 49.
58.
110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
Individual placement within the hiring range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
_*NOTE:*_ Funding for this position is supported through an agreement between WSU and Yakima County.
This funding agreement is renewed each year.
This position has been securely funded for over 25 years, but because of the annual budget renewal cycle the position is listed as a 1-year position that gets annually renewed (_https://wsu.
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Don't let that scare you off.
Please reach out to Alison White (alison.
white@wsu.
edu / 509-707-8066), Regional Extension Specialist and position supervisor, for more information or questions about this role.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $57,000.
00 - $63,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * 403(b) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work setting: * In-person * University People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: * relevant: 2 years (Required) Language: * Spanish (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Union Gap, WA 98903 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Union Gap, WA 98903: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person