POSITION TITLE:
REPORTS TO:
Chickasaw County Youth Coordinator
Chickasaw County Extension Council, ISU Extension Region 4 Youth
Program Coordinator, and Chickasaw County Office Manager
CLASSIFICATIONS: Non-Exempt
REVISED:
May 2015
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides assistance to Iowa State University Extension & Outreach (ISUEO) in Chickasaw
County and to the Chickasaw County Extension Council for organization and delivery of K-12 4-H youth
development programming. Program delivery modes include clubs, camps, school, events and after
school in conjunction with office responsibilities, volunteer management, building partners and
managing resources. The position requires knowledge of ISUEO, county policies and 4-H.
 Full time, 40 hours per week, hourly wage rate, some weekend, overnight and evening work
required.
 Directly responsible to Region 4 Youth Program Coordinator, Chickasaw County Office Manager
and the Chickasaw County Extension Council.
 Follow Extension Council & Iowa State University Extension and Outreach administrative
guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Post-secondary degree preferred. Knowledge and experience in 4-H preferred.
Experience equivalent to one year of full-time employment
Excellent organizational skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal, computer skills.
Demonstrate interest in youth and volunteer leadership, ability to work with a team.
Capable of delegating tasks and coordinating volunteer efforts
Conflict management skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Employment contingent on successful screening in Child Protection Safety Program.
RESPONSIBILITES:
Program Development/Maintenance
 Develop the annual Chickasaw County 4-H Action Plan and deliver programs for K-12 youth
audiences.
 Identify potential youth audiences according to county and regional goals.
 Create educational programs aligned with 4-H Program Priorities.
 Implement educational programs designed by professional staff.
 Collaborate with the 4-H Farm Safety Day Coordinator to deliver a strong safety program.
 Provide leadership for ensuring 4-H materials are ordered, organized, and distributed.
 Assist and maintain youth enrollments through 4-H Online, electronic database and compile
data/prepare year-end reports in a timely manner.
 Evaluate programs needs and volunteers.
 Organize and deliver county and multi-county 4-H events and activities with volunteers and
other staff.
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Coordinate forms and correspondence for regional and state events and opportunities such as
National 4-H Conference, State Conference, State Council selections, Animal Science Roundup,
and State Awards selections.
Coordinate leaders and project trainings for county.
Provide leadership for planning, implementation, and delegating of 4-H/FFA responsibilities at
the Chickasaw County Achievement Show.
Fiscally responsible to manage programs within the county 4-H budget.
Supervise activities of 4-H Youth Summer Program Assistant.
Work with Office staff in team environment.
Other similar or related duties as assigned by the Chickasaw County Extension Council.
Volunteer and Youth Development
 Recruit and screen volunteers for various roles and activities.
 Orientate and train volunteers with professional development experiences.
 Provide leadership for Chickasaw County 4-H Youth Development Committee and 4-H County
Council. Work with Fair Board and community partners.
Communication/Relationships
 Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other groups, agencies, and
organizations.
 Gather and prepare information to submit to media regarding programs, activities, events, and
members.
 Maintain correspondence with 4-H members, leaders, Extension support staff, and the public.
This will include news releases, newsletter, social media, etc.
Resource Development
 Utilize 4-H Youth Development Committee to secure public/private program and financial
support.
Other:
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Maintains confidentiality on all Extension business
o information about customers is not shared either orally or in writing to staff or public
not directly involved
o information about staff or office relationships is not shared either orally or in writing to
staff or public not directly involved
Work with ISU Extension Youth Program Specialist to identify and attend mandatory training
sessions. Monitor daily work for adherence to policies/procedures and promptly correct any
deficiencies.
Constantly improves skills needed to carry out the job responsibilities
o attends seminars, classes, etc. at county expense to develop skills
o computer skills and to upgrade other skills needed to carry out the job responsibilities
Cross-train to know the basics of other County-paid staff jobs
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
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Work is performed indoors in an office setting and outdoors in a variety of community settings,
with adults and youth of all ages
Ability to lift 40 pounds and other physical activities as necessary. For example: bending,
stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
Must have unimpeded or corrected vision and hearing to perform the work.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
I have read the foregoing job description and understand the responsibilities of the job
and the importance of exhibiting the service quality standards and work performance
expectations. I believe I can perform this job with or without accommodation.
Employee signature
Supervisor signature
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