4-H Mentoring Site Coordinator

Overview

Join a transformative community initiative! 4-H Mentoring has been dedicated to empowering youth and families in Utah County since 2001. Focused on individuals aged 9-15 who can benefit from personalized mentorship, our program particularly supports at-risk youth from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds. This pivotal role operates predominantly within Orem, engaging with youth and families to foster growth and development.

 

As a vital member of our team, you'll navigate various settings, including our Orem office, local schools, Utah County's 4-H events, and the residences of 4-H members in the Orem vicinity. A reliable mode of transportation is essential to fulfill these responsibilities.

 

This position offers flexible hours, averaging 15 to 20 hours per week. You'll actively participate in planning and executing multiple monthly events coordinated by our team, often scheduled on weeknights or Saturdays. For a comprehensive understanding of our program, visit us at https://extension.usu.edu/utah/4h/mentoring/.

 

Cover letter and resume are required.

Pay starts at $14.75, Commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and Cultivate Mentor/Mentee Matches: Manage and sustain 20 to 30 mentor/mentee partnerships within your designated site, ensuring meaningful and consistent connections.
• Recruit and Nurture Volunteer Adult Mentors: Attract and retain dedicated adult mentors by employing effective recruitment strategies and maintaining engagement through ongoing support.
• Conduct Interviews and Screening: Screen and interview potential adult mentors, ensuring alignment with program goals and values.
• Enroll and Engage Youth and Families: Recruit and engage youth and families into the program, highlighting its benefits and fostering active participation.
• Design and Execute Monthly Engagements: Strategize and execute engaging monthly events such as Family Night Out and Mentor/Mentee activities, fostering camaraderie and growth.
• Active Participation in Meetings and Trainings: Attend all staff meetings and training sessions to stay updated and aligned with program objectives and best practices.
• Curate Weekly Youth Club Activities: Organize and plan weekly club activities for youth, fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented environment.
• Mentor Training Development and Implementation: Devise and implement comprehensive training sessions for mentors, ensuring their continuous growth and effectiveness in their roles.
• Manage Site Data and Analytics: Maintain comprehensive site data, including volunteer records, youth/family information, surveys, and other pertinent data, facilitating informed decision-making and program evaluation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Effective Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate and engage effectively with volunteers, youth, and families, fostering inclusive and supportive relationships.
• Tech Proficiency: Proficiency in basic computer skills encompassing Microsoft Applications, Google Drive, Gmail, and familiarity with social media platforms.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with outstanding interpersonal abilities to connect with diverse individuals.
• Initiative and Reliability: Proven track record as a self-starter with strong follow-through capabilities, able to initiate tasks and projects independently.
• Autonomous Work Ethic: Ability to operate efficiently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Confidentiality Management: High regard for confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Flexible Availability: Availability for evening commitments with openness to flexible scheduling.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational Background: College education or equivalent experience demonstrating a solid foundation in relevant areas.
• Mentoring Experience: Previous experience in mentoring children, youth, and families, showcasing a nuanced understanding of mentorship dynamics.
• 4-H Involvement: Prior involvement in 4-H as a youth participant or volunteer, indicating familiarity and dedication to the program's ethos.
• Nonprofit and Community Engagement: Past engagement with nonprofits or community organizations, highlighting a commitment to community service and program development.
• Event Planning Skills: Experience in planning and executing events, demonstrating organizational and logistical abilities.
• Bilingual Proficiency: Proficiency in both English and Spanish, facilitating seamless communication and engagement within diverse communities.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Cultural Competence: Understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, enabling effective interaction and engagement with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Adaptability: Capacity to adapt swiftly to evolving situations, adjusting approaches to meet the unique needs of volunteers, youth, and families.
• Resource Management: Ability to efficiently manage resources, including time, materials, and personnel, optimizing program effectiveness.
• Empathy and Support: A compassionate approach and ability to provide support and guidance, fostering a nurturing environment for personal growth and development.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application  

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$14.75 per hour; Commensurate with experience

ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

 

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

 

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 7/2023

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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