County Director

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ISU Extension and Outreach Shelby County

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the needs of Iowans with Iowa State research and resources. We listen, learn, and work with the people of Shelby County for a #STRONGIOWA.

County Director: Youth and Human Sciences Program Coordinator

This full-time position provides leadership in Shelby County to determine program priorities and deliver and evaluate high quality programs in Shelby County. Program needs assessment, delivery and evaluation will be in tandem with ISUE & O Program Specialists. The Extension Educator is under the supervision of the County Extension Council. This job consists of a full-time work week (40 hours) with occasional variability in work hours.
This position requires a positive team player that works with office staff and clients to operate successful programs. The individual will work closely with ISUEO program specialists, Region 12 program coordinators, and the Regional Director (RD).

Leadership

• Utilizes proactive approach with council in development of program and relevant agendas
• Initiates strategies to develop volunteer networks
• Offers comprehensive and complex programming to support long-term change, matching relevant information and programs with audience needs
• Conducts needs assessments and secures resources
• Sets goals related to reaching under-served and under-represented audiences
• 4-H Youth Development program/administration needs
• Provide supervision to county office employees and conduct day to day management

Program Delivery

• Assist various advisory and commodity groups as requested
• Work with staff and volunteers to answer consumer questions and respond to client requests for technical assistance
• Recruit and train volunteers in various Extension program materials
• Prepare promotional and follow-up articles/photos of Extension events and communicate

Extension work on the radio and Web site

• Make appropriate community contacts to develop additional program resources
• Consult with ISUE & O Program Specialists on current issues
• Work with volunteers to address 4-H program needs
• Implement research-based curriculums with other agencies/organizations
• Maintain appropriate records of educational activities
• Serve as coordinator for specific educational events that occur as part of the comprehensive program
• Use technology for program communication, trend monitoring, and locating information
• Conduct needs assessment activities
• Develop and report annual county Program of Work document (for Oct. 1-Sept. 30)
• Secure program sponsorship through appropriate fundraising efforts
• Report work in a monthly report to the Shelby County Extension Council
• Foster and contribute to a positive work climate with colleagues, advisory groups audiences, regional partners and counties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
1) Team player, dependable, self-motivating and able to work with limited supervision

2) Bachelor’s degree, prefer course work in relevant subject matter or work experience (youth, families, agriculture

3) Teaching experience preferred

4) Must be able to pass a criminal background screening test, as required for 4-H volunteers & staff

5) Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation
6) Ability to work variable hours

Job Skills
1) Ability to communicate orally and in writing to youth and adults.

2) Experience in organizing activities, events, and in working with groups.

3) Excellent verbal and written communication skills

4) Computer skills

5) Filing and organizational skills

6) Problem-solving skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously

7) Self-starter – able to initiate work without direct supervision
8) Works independently and with others to secure resources (volunteers, contracts, grants, and donations) to identify needs at county level.

Benefits
1) Wage, funded by county funds, commensurate with experience and education

2) On-going in-service training related to job responsibilities

3) Employer’s share of Social Security, IPERS and Medicare

4) Sick leave upon appointment to regular-time status

5) Annual leave (vacation) upon appointment to regular-time status

6) Health insurance stipend upon appointment to regular-time status
7) Employee Personnel Handbook

ISU Extension, Shelby County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Originated: 8/6/2013

Revised: 5/5/2020

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location