We are seeking a servant leader that has a passion for working with youth in Lamar County! As a4-H Youth Development Coordinator (4-HYDC), this position provides the opportunity to do something new every day our 4-H YDCs work with animals, outdoors,STEM, gardening, cooking and everything in between. Must be willing to work as part of team and serve a diverse population. We expect all of our employees to uphold the following values: service excellence, team, inclusiveness, accountability and integrity.

　　The primary role of non-tenure track 4-H Youth Development Coordinators is to provide programmatic leadership and program delivery to build life skills in Alabama youth.

　　Develops leadership and engagement skills to grow and sustain the county 4-H program in five areas of excellence: forming a unified county 4-H team and program, utilizing consistent research-based curriculum resources, diversifying delivery modes tailored to todays youth, promoting plan-of-work development and teamwork at all levels, and aligning staff and position assignments to support program resources and delivery modes.Diversifies program delivery by learning new programs, resources, and skills offered by Program Priority Team (PPT), professional organizations, and networks in the key 4-H program subject areas: animals and agriculture, creative arts, environmental education, healthy living, leadership and citizenship, outdoor education, and science and technology.Stays current on demographic and socioeconomic change to include diverse voices in program prioritization and planning, and a commitment to developing and delivering inclusive and targeted programming.Outdoor work will be required at times. May be asked to work with or in proximity to animals, water, sporting equipment, plants, and wildlife.Minimum Required skills and abilities:

　　Must possess a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility.Basic knowledge in educational technologies and their appropriate use in the development and delivery of educational programs.Program marketing skills.The ability to work in a team setting and to promote teamwork.Knowledge and willingness to involve and manage volunteers in program development and delivery.Ability to work a flexible schedule which will include some nights, weekends, and overnight travel.Maintain a personal commitment to working with diverse clientele and colleagues, and a willingness to further the civil rights goals ofACES.Exhibit effective interpersonal and written communication skills.The ability to act creatively, confidentially, and professionally when working with people from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.Demonstrate the ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple projects.Must have a valid drivers license and access to reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel locally, regionally, and statewide as necessary, and participate in some evening, weekend, and overnight program activities.Physical demands include lifting, moving, and moving and/or transporting program supplies and equipment, as well as extended periods of frequent bending and standing to perform educational activities.A masters degree in a discipline directly related to one of our major program areas (agriculture, forestry, natural resources; human sciences; 4-H youth development; community engagement/development) is highly preferred.Formal and/or informal teaching experience in a relevant discipline is preferred.