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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWSU Extension - Clerk Hire- 4-H Youth Development EducatorJefferson County Job Description: WSU Extension Clerk Hire-4-H Youth Development Educator Job Title: Department: Reports To: FLSA Exempt: Union: BBP: Location: Approved By: Approval Date: SUMMARY JEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Clerk Hire-4-H Youth Development Educator WSU Extension 4-H Youth and Family Empowerment Coordinator No No No Brinnon After School Progi:am Human Resources Directo~fadtz..vt V:- September 1 7, 2025 Page I of 4 The 4-H Youth Development Educator coordinates a non-formal experiential educational program in order for youth, and adults working with those youth, to further develop life skills necessary as self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This is a Clerk Hire position that may work a maximum of 69 hours per month. This position reports to the 4-H Youth and Family Empowerment Coordinator. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Serve as leader of the 4-H After School program and promote 4-H to all eligible members within the County while following 4-H policies and guidelines. • Provide leadership to an educational process through which youth and adults learn the skills of understanding self; acquiring, analyzing and using information; communicating and relating to others; problem solving and decision making; managing resources; and working with others. • Determine program needs by monitoring trends and issues with special focus on issues such as the mental health and well-being of Jefferson County youth. • Involve leadership councils and other leadership committees to determine direction of Jefferson County 4-H program. • Maintain knowledge of current research information as it relates to youth development. • Develop and deliver objective and research-based educational programs to meet the needs of target audiences. • Implement, evaluate, and report the 4-H Youth Development program to key stakeholders and administration, reporting impacts to clients, the public, supporters, and administration. • Coordinate day-to-day activities and events associated with the 4-H After School program. • Work with the Extension support staff to organize and maintain unit 4-H enrollment and program files in accordance with Washington State records retention policy. • Work with staff to maintain an inventory of unit 4-H project and educational support materials. Jefferson County Job Description: WSU Extension Clerk Hire-4-H Youth Development Educator Page 2 of4 • Specify program goals and objectives and identify resources. • Recruit, train and support volunteers. • Keep 4-H volunteers informed of upcoming programs, providing leaders with research-based curriculum and meeting with 4-H leaders to discuss policies and procedures. • Encourage and promote active volunteer involvement. • Report program participation outputs and impacts. • Provide enrichment materials to educators in the public, private, and homeschool communities. • Use appropriate technologies and methods to reach diverse audiences. • Establish working relationships with organizations involved with youth including social services, day care facilities, public schools, private schools and non-profit organizations. • Conduct programming in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Civil Rights policies and procedures. • Operate a vehicle to travel between work locations or to attend meetings, events and conferences. • Perform other related tasks as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the 4-H Program in Jefferson County. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following organizational policies, standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. COMPETENCY To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate competency in the following: Interpersonal Skills -Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas. Oral Communication -Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Written Communication -Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Diversity -Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Ethics -Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Organizational Support -Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. Judgment-Displays willingness to make decisions; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Planning/Organizing -Uses time efficiently. Professionalism -Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Quality -Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Quantity -Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner. Safety and Security -Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 2 Jefferson County Job Description: WSU Extension Clerk Hire-4-H Youth Development Educator Page 3 of 4 Adaptability -Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attend ance/Punctuality -Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependa bility -Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE An Associate's degree or higher is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred. A degree in a discipline related to the subject matter specialty area is preferred. Experience in planning, implementing, marketing, and evaluating educational programs for youth; and experience in developing positive interactions with the public. Experience using and maintaining enrollment database software like 4honline. LANGUAGE SKILLS Strong written and oral communication skills. Thorough knowledge of grammar and spelling. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Effectively communicates verbally in both one-on-one and group settings, including presenting information to the public and staff. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Washington State Driver's License. Required to pass criminal background check. OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Knowledge and experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating participatory extension or non-formal education programs • Understanding and ability to conduct community needs assessment to determine program priorities • Knowledge of child and human development • Basic knowledge of educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs. 3 Jefferson County Job Description: WSU Extension Clerk Hire-4-H Youth Development Educator Page 4 of4 • Program marketing skills. • Knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery. • Ability to work with diverse clientele and colleagues and to further the civil rights goals ofWSU Jefferson County Extension • Thorough knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, and equipment techniques • Ability to recruit, train and coordinate volunteers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a mix of active and sedentary work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; grasp, pinch; bend and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with some machine noise possible. Work performed outdoors may include exposure to varying weather conditions. 4