University System of New Hampshire Hiring for -H Program Manager, Merrimack County at Durham, NH  Full Time

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as education or human services with two years of experience, or a master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Professional or volunteer experience in work related to administering educational or community-based youth development programs
• Valid N.H. driver’s license or other effective personal transportation means
• Effective human relations and communication skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to reflect thoughtfully on personal bias in order to be welcoming to all potential participants and volunteers
• Availability to work some nights and weekends

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

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.

• Recruit, train, guide, and support 4-H volunteer leaders to support program outcomes, ensure risk management, and ensure the programmatic involvement of underserved and underrepresented audiences such that all educational programming is conducted in full accordance with civil rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies and procedures.

• Support, organize, plan and coordinate county-based entry points and follow-up experiences for youth and families along 4-H youth development pathways, including being responsive to local participant needs and concerns.
• Collaborate with 4-H field specialist for program pathway development, implementation, and evaluation.

• Serve as a member of a program pathway’s state team to assist with the development, organization, planning, and coordination of statewide events and activities. Pathways include, but are not limited to, STEM/agriscience, civic engagement, and healthy living.

• Support programs by tracking enrollment information, coordinating evaluation data collection, completing timely reporting, monitoring 4-H club finances, and analyzing program effectiveness.

• Identify individual professional development goals and seek training in subject area expertise and essential skills, such as group process, volunteer management, facilitation, and organizational skills.

• Perform projects, committee work, and local county Extension office work (e.g., engage with Advisory Council, engage local legislators/stakeholders, and participate in staff meetings and projects) as needed.