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Program Coordinator, 4-H Events
Posting Number
req26801
Department
Agric Extension Administration
Department Website Link
Cooperative Extension
Location
County Extensions and Farms
Address
Forbes Building, 1140 E South Campus Drive, Tucson, AZ 85713 USA
Position Highlights
This entry-level professional position supports the delivery and basic development of Cooperative Extension programs in assigned focus areas such as agriculture, youth development (e.g., 4-H), natural resources, family and consumer sciences, or community development. The role performs routine program and curriculum support, data collection and analysis, reporting, and community outreach under the guidance of senior extension professionals and faculty.
This position will specifically address priority needs at the state and national levels and will facilitate the logistics of 4-H events that provide opportunities that support youth from all backgrounds to develop into competent, confident, and caring individuals who contribute to their community and demonstrate the character to be a responsible citizen. This role will focus on event logistics, registration, contracts, finances, and promotion of a wide array of all state level events. The Program Coordinator will implement the state level educational events and programs to include Arizona 4-H Summit, Clover Ball, J.O.L.T., Engaged Citizens Event, Emerging Leaders Event, and Arizona 4-H Stock Show & Expo. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for marketing, recruiting, and facilitating an in-bound international exchange program, facilitating the Arizona 4-H State Ambassador program. and will work with AmeriCorps and undergraduate work-study students as they are available. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting grant writing and implementation as well as implementing evaluation efforts. Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed during these events.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Program and CurriculumSupport:

• Assist inadapting and implementing established extension educational programs andcurricula, delivered through local extension offices, for assigned focus areas.
• Help organizetopics, activities, and schedules for workshops and learning sessions based onexisting research-based programs.
• Coordinatebasic logistics (rooms, materials, equipment) to support effective programdelivery.

Data Collectionand Basic Analysis:

• Conduct routinedata collection activities, such as distributing surveys, recording attendance,and gathering simple outcome information from program participants.
• Enter and cleandata in spreadsheets or databases and perform basic analysis (for example,summarizing counts, percentages, or simple trends).
• Use standardformats to compile findings into tables or charts to support programevaluation.

Reporting and Communication:

• Assist withpreparing standard reports, presentations, and summaries that describeextension program activities, participation, and basic results for internal andexternal stakeholders.
• Create simpleslides, handouts, or visual aids for meetings with community partners andadvisory groups.
• Maintain well-organizeddocumentation so program history and results can be easily referenced.

Community Outreachand Relationship Support:

• Supportoutreach efforts for extension programs by sharing information with communitymembers, schools, and local organizations about offerings in assigned focusareas.
• Attendcommunity events and meetings to help staff tables, answer straightforwardquestions, and refer more complex inquiries to senior staff.
• Help identifycommunity resources, venues, and potential partners that can enhance programdelivery.

Operations and VolunteerSupport:

• Support day-to-dayoperations for extension facilities, events, or markets in assigned focusareas, including scheduling space, monitoring supplies, and tracking basicresource use.
• Assist withrecruiting, orienting, and providing basic instructions to volunteers andinterns who contribute to extension programs.
• Help withsimple marketing and promotion tasks, such as drafting short announcements orsocial media posts under supervision.

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities

• Basic knowledgeof extension or community-based education principles andfamiliarity with research-based programming.
• Skill inorganizing information, performing routine data analysis, and preparingstandard reports or presentations.
• Ability tocommunicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, community members,and partners who may not be familiar with technical topics.
• Ability tomanage multiple tasks, follow established procedures, and seek guidance whenencountering unfamiliar issues.
• Comfort working with various communities and a commitment to audience responsive engagement.
• Proficiencywith common office software (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools)and willingness to learn program-specific systems.
• Ability toestablish plans of work and create strategies to improve team functionality andcustomer service experiences in ambiguous environments.
• Ability to establish plansof work and create strategies to improve team functionality and customerservice experiences in ambiguous environments.
• High competency in people-relatedskills in regard to logistics, problem analysis, conflict management,communications, human relations, and leadership development.
• Desire and capability of workingwith various youth and volunteer audiences, possess self-confidence andself-efficacy, exhibit a positive view of others and their capabilities, beentrepreneurial, use good time management, and show good judgment, and usesensitivity while working with peers and community members alike.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attainedthrough experience required.
• One (1) year of relevant workexperience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability managing budgets and utilizing grants and contracts.
• Teaching and volunteer management experience, formal or informal.
• Experience working in remote teams to implement events and engagement strategies.
• Experience with multiple forms of social media and web strategies to encourage event attendance and to create engaging experiences during the event.
• Experience coordinating and implementing international exchange programs.
• The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish or Native American languages spoken by Arizona tribal communities.

FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Agriculture and Extension
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
5
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Extension
Job Function
Agriculture & Extension
Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
9/21/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Jennifer Gardner Smith
jmgardne@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/17/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
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