4-H State Program Manager

$60,868 - $73,032/Yr

Washington State University - Tacoma, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Tacoma, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The 4-H State Program Manager is responsible for onboarding and training new 4-H Program Coordinators, assisting them in program management, and ensuring compliance with State 4-H policies. This role involves managing statewide communication and promotion of youth programs, as well as coordinating travel arrangements for State and National 4-H events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and training of new 4-H Program Coordinators.
• Support Coordinators in all phases of program management, including conflict management.
• Ensure county 4-H programs adhere to State 4-H policies.
• Manage statewide communication and promotion of youth programs through social media and outreach.
• Assist with travel arrangements and contracts for State and National 4-H events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant extension program discipline.
• Three years of related experience in the program specialty.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and evaluating community projects.
• Experience in preparing educational materials for low literacy and diverse populations.
• Computer software skills, including office software such as databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a field related to the position responsibilities.
• Two years of professionally related experience focusing on youth education or volunteer development.
• Significant experience in planning or teaching educational programs for youth.
• Experience using various social media platforms including Facebook, X, TikTok, and Instagram.
• Experience in budget preparation and fiscal management.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents
• Retirement plans
• Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts