4-H Program Coordinator-Anchorage

Alaska 4-H staff are community-based academic professionals of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service. They are a link between the land grant University research and Alaska residents by creating learning opportunities that address local needs.

This position leads, manages and stewards the full range of Positive Youth Development programming in the municipality of Anchorage. 4-H Program Coordinators work collaboratively with youth, volunteers, community partners, and University faculty/staff to reach two overarching program goals: Youth will learn by developing a passion in their areas of interest; Youth will lead by being innovators and social change agents.

4-H Program Coordinators ensure program quality, growth, retention, and impact. They also:
Build relationships with youth, parents, volunteers, partners and stakeholders
Recruit, train, supervise and support volunteers
Plan, manage, deliver, and evaluate educational programs and events
Develop outreach and educational materials
Teach and provide information to youth, volunteers, and community youth workers
Promote and market the 4-H Youth Development program
Provide financial guidance to clubs

This position requires expertise in course development methods, training principles, and the use of appropriate equipment and materials to deliver impactful learning experiences. The candidate will be involved in advancing the mission of UAF, Cooperative Extension Service, and 4-H Positive Youth Development through effective program delivery. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to provide excellent customer service and proficiency in software applications like Google Suite, social media tools, and Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will have hands-on subject matter expertise and be able to apply knowledge in their specialty area to conduct classroom training, workshops, and seminars. They will need to plan and organize events, operate audiovisual equipment for presentations, and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and participants. Flexibility with work hours, including some nights and weekends, is required, as well as the ability to travel throughout the Anchorage 4-H District.

To be successful in this position the applicant must be able to engage both youth and adults in experiential learning opportunities in a variety of community based settings. They will thrive if they are comfortable speaking in front of groups and working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. A self-motivated individual with work experience in planning, program marketing with an eye for detail will find great success in our dynamic Alaska statewide 4-H program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
Possesses unrestricted work authorization.
A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.

Position Details:

This position is located in Anchorage Alaska. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on February 4, 2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE February 3, 2025.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier@alaska.edu or 907-474-1847

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.