Program Leader, 4-H Youth Development

Central State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Wilberforce, OHIO
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Posting Number 0801688
Classification Title Program Leader, 4-H Youth Development
Working Title
Department JWG 1890 Land-Grant
Department Contact Email mmcmurray@centralstate.edu
Job Summary/Basic Function
Job Summary:
The Central State University Extension 4-H Youth Development (4-H) Program Leader takes a holistic approach to developing programming designed to improve Ohio youth’s lives. The Program Leader directs the planning, delivery, and evaluation ofresearch-based educational programs for targeted audiences. Programming is tied directly to community needs and directed toward empowering youth to reach their full potential in partnership with caring adults. This position specializes in youth development, leadership, and/or volunteerism.
This position will report to work Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.at the Central State University main campus in Wilberforce, Ohio.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide statewide leadership in the development, design and implementation of 4-H research-based educational programs to meet the needs of diverse audiences in Ohio.
  • Partner and collaborate with state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to meet the educational needs of Ohio residents.
  • Provide statewide leadership for developing 4-H program goals and objectives and identify needed financial and human resources.
  • Develop and monitor 4-H budget.
  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise 4-H Extension Educators, Program Extension Associates, Program Assistants, and other assigned direct reports.
  • Oversee and submit required reporting to funding agencies
  • Collaborate with academic and research faculty on research agendas.
  • Secure extramural funding through grants, contracts, and industry supported partnerships to support mission critical programming.
  • Report impacts and outcomes to clientele, public, funders, administrators and other key stakeholders.
  • Serve as an educational advisor and liaison for the 1890 Land Grant Extension Service and the University to appropriate 4-H public issue and program-related organizations.
  • Represent 1890 Land Grant Extension Service 4-H Youth Development with federal, state, and local agencies and educational institutions at regional and national levels.
  • Provide leadership to associates, educators, program assistants, contracted employees, and volunteers in delivering 4-H programs.
  • Be active in Extension, research, and service activities at the state level; pilot new approaches and advance existing techniques in collaboration with personnel from other states where applicable.
  • Responsible for assuring compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies.
  • Utilize the expertise of advisory groups, community leaders, public officials, and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs, and develop educational programs.
  • Other duties as assigned or approved by supervisor


The position will require some travel (including overnight stays) and evening/weekend work and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • An earned master’s degree or equivalent experience in related field of youth or child development, leadership, education, or closely related field. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated understanding of 4-H Youth Development
  • Skill in developing urban and rural community-based youth programs
  • Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • An earned doctorate/Ph.D. degree in related field of youth or child development, leadership, education, or closely related field
  • Knowledge of Extension’s educational delivery systems and other aspects of the Land Grant system.
Posting Date 12/20/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Position Category Staff - Monthly (Exempt)
Budgeted Annual Salary $72,000- $75,000

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