APPROVED 1/28/2013
County Youth Coordinator Job Description
Fremont County
Minimum Requirements
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At least one year post-secondary education or relevant job experience
Knowledge and/or experience as a member or volunteer in the Iowa 4-H program
Successful Child Protection Safety Policy (CPSP) background screening
Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation
Resident of Fremont County preferred
Job Skills
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Ability to communicate orally and in writing to youth and adults
Experience in organizing activities, events, and in working with groups
Computer skills
Filing and organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
Self-starter – able to initiate work without direct supervision
Cooperates well with others – a team player
Dependable
General Duties
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Plan, coordinate, promote and deliver countywide youth & 4-H programs
Oversee all tasks relative to the 4-H program at the Fremont County Fair
Oversee all tasks relative to local 4-H program at the Iowa State Fair
Coordinate and oversee 4-H County Council
Coordinate and oversee County Youth Committee
Receive and follow up on client requests in a courteous and timely manner
Maintain correspondence with 4-H members, leaders, Extension staff and public
Organize and assist with volunteer recruitment, training and screening
Utilize volunteers effectively; provide appropriate training and support to volunteers
Implement youth audience recruitment plan
Identify, organize and mobilize resources for youth and 4-H groups
Approach program development with creativity and youth-as-partners mindset
Report activities and program impact to Program Coordinator and/or Extension Council
Report statistical information as requested/required to ISU Extension & Outreach and Iowa 4-H
Oversee 4-H Online, maintaining updated and accurate data; provide 4-H families with the
necessary information to use website as intended
Maintain office workspace, program materials, appropriate records and files
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Utilize appropriate strategies to secure public and private program support; assist in grant writing
and fundraising
Coordinate media coverage for youth and 4-H program
Utilize all supported software programs and computer network
Acquire skills needed by participating in appropriate in-service training
Follow all policies, rules and procedures as directed by the Program Coordinator and Extension
Council
Provide assistance and support for Extension programs as needed
Assist Extension staff with maintaining an updated county website; upload 4-H and youth
programming forms
Other duties as assigned
Benefits include:
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Hourly wage, funded by county funds, commensurate with experience and education
On-going in-service training related to job responsibilities
Employer’s share of FICA and IPERS
Reimbursement for work related travel and meals
Cell phone stipend
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation upon appointment to full-time status
Health insurance stipend upon appointment to full-time status
Reports to:
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Fremont County Extension Program Coordinator
Fremont County Extension Council
Work Hours
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Work hours are variable, including nights and weekends
Work hours are expected to average 32 per week
ISU Extension & Outreach - Fremont County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
The Fremont County Youth Coordinator is employed at the discretion of the Fremont County Extension
District and will abide within and benefit from all directives, procedures and policies developed by the
Fremont County Extension Council.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have read the Fremont County Youth Coordinator job description and understand the expectations of
this position.
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County Youth Coordinator Signature
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Program Coordinator Signature
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