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This position will lead administrative efforts to support the 4-H Summer Enrichment program mission of increasing youth engagement and mitigating summer learning loss. Duties include grant management; program, fiscal and staff support; and reporting.
Job Responsibility:
Coordinate statewide youth programming to address and mitigate summer learning loss
Collaborate with colleagues in the Kansas 4‑H Youth Development program and across the state to increase program participation, engagement and efficacy
Develop and implement a summer internship application process for local extension offices
Compile applications and consult with 4‑H leadership to select awardees
Plan, organize and lead an orientation program for summer interns
Provide guidance and leadership for interns and their supervisors throughout their summer engagement projects
Award and allocate funds to local extension offices to support summer internships
Manage program purchases, accounting and reporting in accordance with university best practices
Engage stakeholders and support staff to ensure proper grant administration and dispersion
Coordinate program evaluation efforts to gauge program impact and engagement
Write and submit reports on program impact and mission progress
Requirements:
Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent)
Five years of relevant experience in grant management, accounting, or human resources
Valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and reliable transportation
Nice to have:
Prior experience working with youth and youth development organizations
youth program management experience is ideal
Experience managing fiscal responsibilities, including budget development, financial oversight, and fiscal reporting
Experience delivering information, training, or education to groups or individuals, either in person or through media
Understanding of positive youth development and of adult and youth teaching/learning processes
Self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision while balancing multiple projects
Collaboration skills, as evidenced by building and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, collaborators and groups, both in-person and remotely
Competence using electronic communication and computer applications to fulfill educational programming responsibilities
Organizational skills, exhibited in prior event management work and/or experience prioritizing and coordinating logistics in support of program goals
What we offer:
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance program
Paid time off: vacation, sick, holidays and more
Reimbursement for travel and subsistence related to achieving program objectives