Provide planning, management and implementation of all Hardin County youth and 4-H activities, while growing programming in the area of youth and family outreach.

• Collaborates with internal and external partners to advance the Iowa 4-H mission and vision 
• Communicates effectively and builds relationships with the county extension council, youth, families, volunteers, fair board, other extension staff and community partners
• Creates partnerships in schools and the community
• Coordinates extension's roles and responsibilities at the Hardin County Fair
• Promotes and markets youth state and county programs, events, and activities, including preparing the 4-H family newsletter
• Develops and implements a year-round county recruitment and retention strategy to bring diverse youth from entry-point activities into long-term involvement in 4-H
• Collects, analyzes, and shares county data to ensure program effectiveness
• Works with the Office Director to manage project budgets and secure resources to support county extension programming
• Advises and holds meetings with county 4-H council, youth committee, club and project leaders, and volunteers
• Represents Hardin County Extension professionally and positively
• Develops a program of work and attends county, regional and state training as needed
• Assures compliance with risk management policies, including required training and background checks of volunteers
• Plans and coordinates National Volunteer Week and National 4-H Week events and activities
• Coordinates local and state 4-H awards participation and the annual county 4-H awards banquet
• Coordinates market animal weigh-ins
• Prepares information for youth exhibiting at the state fair, and coordinates delivery of static exhibits to state fair
• Orders and maintains a current inventory of 4-H materials and supplies
• Coordinates other 4-H/youth activities and duties as assigned

• Associates degree
• Team player and people-oriented
• self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Computer (including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Teamsd, etc), organizational, and problem solving skills
• Organizational and project management skills
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Collaboration and networking skills
• Experience working with youth and volunteers
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes some evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights
• Ability to travel and access to dependable transportation with proof of vehicle liability coverage

• Bachelor's degree
• Bilingual; fluid in a second language
• Experience with positive youth development
• Experience organizing events and activities

SUPERVISOR: Office Director

A background check will be completed on the selected applicant.

Resume with references, letter of interest and application form can be emailed or mailed to:

Hardin County Extension and Outreach

c/o Missy Crawford

PO Box 818

Iowa Falls, IA 50126

meljcraw@iastate.edu

Health insurance package, paid time off and holidays, IPERS, professional development opportunities, and work-related travel reimbursement.