4-H Program Manager, Cheshire County

This position is located at Extension’s Cheshire County office in Keene, N.H.The 4-H Program Manager will facilitate growth of the county 4-H program and life-skill development of 4-H youth through recruitment, training, support and guidance of volunteers in a community-based, youth organization. 4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, works in local communities to offer youth in-person and online programming through clubs, collaborative community partnerships, after-school programs, camps, and other educational activities.

N.H. 4-H programs are designed around a “pathway” model based on national 4-H mission areas of STEM/Agriscience, Civic Engagement and Healthy Living. 4-H Pathways are designed to engage youth in a sequential learning experience, enabling youth to build mastery of skill and knowledge as well as a sense of belonging to their community and world. As part of a county Extension team, in the future this position may also be appointed to serve as the county office administrator, which would be a 20% appointment with a stipend (programmatic workload would be reduced to accommodate this appointment).

To apply, please visit, https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/58806.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and two years of experience in work related to administering educational programs.
• Valid N.H. driver’s license and be willing to travel locally for work. Mileage will be reimbursed at the current federal rate.
• Effective human relations and communication skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to reflect thoughtfully on personal bias to be welcoming to all potential participants and volunteers

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing volunteers
• Experience managing youth development programs
• Experience with 4-H and/or other Cooperative Extension programming
• Competence with social media
• Experience working with diverse, vulnerable, or underserved populations

This position will have occasional night and weekend programmatic responsibilities over the course of each month. Applications received by Monday, April 1 by 5 PM will be given priority review.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Keene, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person