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Job Opportunity: 4-H Program Coordinator:Oregon State University

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4-H Program Coordinator

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) Resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted Resume and a short biography.

2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification

3) Diversity Response to the following prompt:
After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership abilities.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statemen t and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and practice has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Starting income within the income range will be commensurate with skills, education, and practice.

For additional information Contact Us by:

Jamie Davis
Jamie.Davis@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Position Details

Position Information

Department Ext 4-H Yth Dev OffCmpus (TEX)
Position Title Coordinator-Outreach Program
Job Title 4-H Program Coordinator
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Madras
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary The Division of Extension and Engagement and the Extension 4-H Youth Development Program are seeking a 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month, professional faculty position. This position will serve Jefferson County and will be located at the Extension Jefferson County Office in Madras, Oregon.

This 4-H Youth Development Outreach Program Coordinator position is a member of a regional and statewide team of the 4-H Youth Development program. Decisions regarding this position are in consultation with the supervision team which includes the Program Leader and the Regional Director.

Program Mission
4-H provides young people with intentional, high quality learning practices that promote positive interactions with adults and peers, sustained and active participation across time, and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world around them. This mission is accomplished through the work of volunteers, youth, community members and professionals who organize and conduct learning practices in club, group, community, and family settings. Programs are implemented in a manner that is consistent with the best practices in the field of youth development and respectful of local norms and culture.

Oregon Extension programs reach close to 100,000 young people annually through out-of-school, after-school, in-school and camping programming. 4-H faculty teach, develop materials, coordinate digital outreach activities and provide administrative oversight to a broad array of programs. This position supervises all 4-H programming and supervises volunteers with skills in project areas (e.g., health, outdoor adventures, livestock, shooting sports, soccer, leadership abilities, civic engagement, and robotics). Some 4-H practices involve travel and overnight accommodations. 4-H faculty are required to assure compliance with Federal and State regulations related to youth protection, fund-raising, taxation, and the nonprofit status of 4-H and affiliated organizations.

Purpose of Position
This 4-H Program Coordinator is responsible for the management of a diverse portfolio of educational programming that meets the needs of youth in Jefferson County. All 4-H faculty are expected to use best practices in positive youth development to ensure that educational programs are of high quality and produce their intended results. Programs are implemented in a manner that measures impact, fosters program improvement, builds volunteer capacity and participation, and strengthens community connections.

The Program Coordinator works broadly with volunteers, in managery (program management) and collaborative functions. The individual in this position must have excellent interpersonal skills and the capability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, youth, other educational and youth developmental programs, volunteers, families, community partners, associations, camp administrators, elected and appointed board members and county employees. The Program Coordinator must be attentive to detail, able to teach adults and youth, and adept at promoting and marketing to adult and youth audiences and using digital communications and engagement tools and systems.

In addition to responsibilities within Jefferson County, this 4-H Program Coordinator is expected to contribute to regional and state educational team efforts related to the incumbent's skills and interests, such as county and state fairs, summer camps, annual conferences and other activities as assigned.

Wireless access will be necessary for active and effective communication with staff, volunteers, and program partners as Information technology is critical to the success of this position.

About the Division
The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership abilities of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To lgain more about our Division and its core units and initiatives, please visit our website: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu .

The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's consciousness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources. These activities will be included in the annual plan of work, impact statements and summary of accomplishments/achievements.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
Oregon State University is committed to a culture of belonging and collaboration. We envision collaborative and respectful environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual Access regulations. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations. In addition, this individual will design, develop, maintain and/or carry out Extension programs to ensure that educational programs and outreach activities serve diverse populations, including those that have been historically marginalized/excluded from participation.

OSU Division of Extension and Engagement's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit:
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion

OSU Mission Statement:
https://leadership abilities.oregonstate.edu/trustees/about-board/oregon-state-university-miss ion-statement

Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total compensates Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities This 4-H Program Coordinator embeds the commitment of the university to inclusive excellence in all interactions and tasks performed and contributes to a safe, welcoming and respectful learning and workplace environment.

60% -Program Management

30% - Program Teaching/Implementation

5% - Organizational Accountcapability

5% - Service and Other

What You Will Need
   » Bachelor's degree in youth development, volunteer development, education, agriculture, animal science, family sciences, leadership abilities, management, communications, or a closely related field.
   » Demonstrated practice in managing volunteer-led programs.
   » Demonstrated practice delivering education programs (in formal or non-formal settings).
   » General expertise and capability to use computers, including proficiency with information technologies, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
   » Demonstrated committed to inclusivity for all learners, visitors and employees, and the capability to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsible manner.
   » Demonstrated capability to plan and facilitate meetings and large-scale events in cooperation with adults and youth.
   » Demonstrated capability to prosperously interact with youth 5-19 years of age (Kindergarten through 12th grade).
   » capability to lead groups and to plan, organize, evaluate, manage, resolve conflicts and delegate details connected with youth program management.
   » capability to work as a team member with other professionals.
   » capability to build and maintain positive community relationships.
   » capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
   » capability to lgain and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have
   » practice facilitating County Fair events such as livestock shows, contests, events, and exhibits.
   » Evidence of prosperous team management while occupying a managery function.
   » practice developing and implementing curriculum and hands-on educational programming for youth.
   » practice securing external funding support for educational programs.
   » practice prosperously engaging advisory groups or committees.
   » Familiar with the 4-H program and/or positive youth development principles.
   » Demonstrated capability incorporating use of web, social media, newsletter or other digital technologies in program development or outreach activities to achieve goals.
   » capability to engage Spanish-speaking audiences through the utilization of bi-literate and/or bicultural skills.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
   » Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
   » Position requires driving/travel to provide educational programming and services all over Jefferson County.
   » capability to transport (lift/carry/push) up to 30 lbs. of instructional materials and/or equipment.
   » Position tasks will include working in varied working environments including professional office, county fairs, youth camps and livestock barns.
Pay Method income
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time income Range $57,500-$63,500
Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/20333

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P07980UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 04/17/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05/08/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates
Special Instructions to candidates When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) Resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted Resume and a short biography.

2) Cover letter that addresses each required qualification

3) Diversity Response to the following prompt:
After reviewing the OSU mission statement at http://leadership abilities.oregonstate.edu/trustees/oregon-state-university-mission-statemen t and the emphasis on diversity, please state how your background and practice has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Starting income within the income range will be commensurate with skills, education, and practice.

For additional information Contact Us by:

Jamie Davis
Jamie.Davis@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
   » Resume
   » Cover Letter
   » Diversity StatementOptional Documents
   » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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Job Location: Corvallis, Oregon
Address: Corvallis
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 04/18/2024 / Viewed 99 times
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Company: Oregon State University
Contact Email: Jamie.Davis@oregonstate.edu


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