4-H Program Coordinator-Anchorage

Alaska 4-H staff are community-based academic professionals of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. They are a link between the land grant University research and Alaska residents by creating learning opportunities that address local needs.
This position leads, manages and stewards the full range of Positive Youth Development programming in the municipality of Anchorage. 4-H Program Coordinators work collaboratively with youth, volunteers, community partners, and University faculty/staff to reach two overarching program goals: Youth will learn by developing a passion in their areas of interest; Youth will lead by being innovators and social change agents.

4-H Program Coordinators ensure program quality, growth, retention, and impact. They also:
Build relationships with youth, parents, volunteers, partners and stakeholders
Recruit, train, supervise and support volunteers
Plan, manage, deliver, and evaluate educational programs and events
Develop outreach and educational materials
Teach and provide information to youth, volunteers, and community youth workers
Promote and market the 4-H Youth Development program
Provide financial guidance to clubs
Ensure policies and expected procedures are communicated and followed.

The Anchorage 4-H Program Coordinator position is supervised by the Alaska 4-H & Youth Development State Program Lead.

To be successful in this position the applicant must be able to engage both youth and adults in experiential learning opportunities in a variety of community based settings. They will thrive if they are comfortable speaking in front of groups and working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. A self-motivated individual with work experience in planning, program marketing with an eye for detail will find great success in our dynamic Alaska statewide 4-H program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
Possesses unrestricted work authorization
Possesses driver's license or the ability to obtain one

Position Details:

This position is located in Anchorage Alaska. This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 77, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .

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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office Assistant HR Manager at [email protected] or 907-474-1847

Advertised:23 Feb 2024 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:Open until filled