4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist

Position Summary:

The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES 2) position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office and will act as a valuable team member of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP). 4-H YDP is the largest youth-serving organization in the U.S. Our focus is to provide positive youth development to youth in our community through research-based best practices, community collaborations, and community engagement.

The CES 2 helps to coordinate and monitor the daily activities of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) in Lassen County. The CES is responsible for program expansion, outreach, and recruitment in consultation with the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor; ensures compliance with 4-H policies and procedures; facilitates conflict management and assists with conflict resolution in accordance with UC ANR policy and practices and in alignment with 4-H policy and procedures; promotes positive youth development best practices; provides leadership and training for 4-H volunteers and community partners; processes all appropriate paperwork in compliance with UC ANR procedures, is familiar with curricula and research-based practices to prepare, implement, and train others in the delivery of educational activities in a variety of content areas such as but not limited to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math), College & Career/Workforce Readiness, Healthy Living, Civic Engagement & Leadership through a Positive Youth Development (PYD) lens; provides effective written and verbal communication to 4-H staff, volunteers, youth, and community partners; leads and supports program coordination to carry out different 4-H educational programs, events, and activities. The CES reports to the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator.

This position is a career appointment that is 50% variable.

Pay Scale: $22.32/hour to $29.69/hour

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 05/11/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

30%

Program Liaison and Coordination:

Oversee the local 4-H Youth Development Program (YDP) to ensure activities, events, and outreach are implemented safely, consistently, and in alignment with positive youth development principles. Ensure that programs are welcoming, accessible, and responsive to the needs of youth and families across all communities. Monitor program compliance in line with University and 4-H YD policies and procedures. Work with groups of volunteers, youth, and community partners and serve as their direct liaison.

Provide training and support to community club leaders, project leaders, other volunteers, youth, and community partners using approved materials and curriculum, including (but not limited to) specific curriculum, positive youth development (Thrive), online enrollment systems, and policy. Provide feedback to Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor on needs for advanced training.

Support interested groups in starting new 4-H programs, including chartering new clubs, reviewing and approving documents, and submitting all paperwork to the appropriate individuals.

Maintain up-to-date understanding of 4-H YD policies and relevant UC ANR policies and ensure timely communication of new or existing 4-H policies, procedures, and enrollment processes to new and returning 4-H youth, volunteers, parents, and community partners.

Collaborate with 4-H Volunteer Management Organizations and committees. Attend meetings as needed. Aim to ensure a cohesive volunteer management system.

Effectively resolve conflict. Provide oversight, review complaints, and follow 4-H Conflict Resolution Policy. Effectively and timely resolve conflict. Keep your RPC (Regional Program Coordinator) informed of all conflicts and complaints. Notify Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) if the complaint escalates and needs higher review. Ensure all needed UC ANR individuals are notified as needed. All 4-H professionals serve as mandated reporters under California Law.

Disseminate 4-H information via the 4-H website, collaborative tools, emails, social media, newsletters, blogs, etc.

Be a champion for use of multiple delivery models so that all youth may engage in the 4-H program.

Serve as a liaison and communication link to community organizations, including but not limited to local schools, youth-based community organizations, education-aligned organizations, and local fairs. Represent the 4-H YDP in the county. Provide information about the 4-H YDP to the public.

Build knowledge and skills in the areas of intercultural development, youth development, youth leadership, development of life skills, and volunteerism. Develop knowledge and expertise in a variety of content areas such as but not limited to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math), College & Career/Workforce Readiness, Healthy Living, Civic Engagement & Leadership through a Positive Youth Development (PYD) lens.

Attend and participate in relevant professional development opportunities, virtual webinars, state/regional meetings and trainings, California 4-H State Association meetings and trainings, and monthly state 4-H meetings, including in-person conferences as funding allows.

10%

Enrollment and Records:

Monitor, ensure accuracy, and approve youth and volunteer enrollments in compliance with 4-H state policy. Recruit, train, and support volunteer enrollment coordinators to assist in the enrollment process.

Screen new volunteer applications, and ensure volunteers follow and complete all volunteer enrollment steps, including DOJ/FBI fingerprinting and required annual trainings.

Serve as the key contact person, providing guidance, support, and processing official documents in line with the University and 4-H YD policies and procedures. Ensure 4-H Record Retention Guidelines are followed.

20%

Program Expansion, Outreach, and Recruitment:

Promote and expand 4-H programs in schools and communities.

In consultation with the Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor, assist with developing an effective outreach program to increase 4-H program participation. Assist with developing strategic and outreach plans to expand the 4-H program to communities across the county. Assist in assessing communities and develop a community outreach and education plan to extend programs. Conducts community outreach and education and delivers educational programs.

Assist 4-H community clubs with outreach efforts to ensure that as many youth as possible are served in the county.

In consultation with the Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) and Advisor, assist with developing programs or content to reach new audiences and/or establish programs.

10%

Facility Use Agreements and Policy Compliance Review:

Provide technical support and advice for 4-H event and program coordination. Monitor compliance of 4-H policy, including facility use agreement and risk management. Process facility use agreement and rental requests and ensure that established deadlines are followed.

Respond to policy inquiries from 4-H members, families and/or adult volunteers. Seek technical support from Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) and appropriate personnel at the statewide level.

Ensure 4-H members, families, volunteers, 4-H programs/units, and volunteer management organizations comply with University and 4-H policies and procedures. Provides education and support for volunteers, including but not limited to conflict management solutions, conflict resolution, and issuing disciplinary actions.

15%

Fiscal Review and Compliance:

Ensure review and approval of 4-H unit budgets and fundraising approval forms are done by appropriate personnel.

Review 4-H unit/VMO monthly bank statements for compliance with 4-H policies. Follow-up and take corrective action for non-compliance. Email the 4-H unit leader and/or treasurer with the respective redacted bank statement(s).

Assist 4-H units and ensure end-of-the-year financial reporting requirements are met by the due date.

5%

Communications:

Maintain 4-H county social media, create flyers for recruiting youth membership, volunteers, and community partners and educational materials using Canva, Microsoft products, or other design software. Assist in creating educational presentations, and manage data using 4-H enrollment software and Excel. Manage and update 4-H websites.

5%

Reports:

Assist in preparing an annual plan of action, county reports, grant and funding reports, progress reports and end-of-the year accomplishments report as requested by the Regional Program Coordinator or Advisor. Assist Regional Program Coordinator (RPC) in preparing stakeholder reports and other UC/4-H reports.

5%

All other duties as requested. Duties described in the position description and their percentages vary by county and location. Supervisor will provide percentages specific to your county.

Requirements:

• A minimum associate degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience/training in personnel management, youth development, program management, volunteer management, training professionals, and conducting workshops.
• Associate degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience working with diverse communities in a respectful and responsive way that reflects a commitment to serving everyone.
• Demonstrated success in teaching and working with a diverse youth, family, and/or volunteer audience and knowledge in delivering community educational programs.
• Familiarity with community-based agencies and experience collaborating with multiple community organizations.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate departmental and organizational policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.
• Good analytical skills to understand how program needs can be addressed through the development and delivery of training programs.
• Good reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proficient in use of Windows-based computers with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to recognize similarities and differences across cultures and to bridge differences.
• Proficient in the use of social media to communicate 4-H information and reach new audiences.
• Experience in marketing, promoting or creating public awareness of programs and opportunities.
• Proficient in the use of any graphic design software such as Adobe Design, Photoshop or Microsoft Publisher, Canva.
• Proficient web-based computer applications such, Constant Contact, integrated management systems, and cloud storage systems.