CSU Extension Program Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: 

Join Jefferson County Extension, a vibrant part of Colorado State University Extension, where we bring research-based education and resources to life, empowering individuals and communities to thrive.  As the CSU Extension Program Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in positive youth development via ENOR environmental discovery camp for 4th-8th graders, and youth/family environmental programming throughout the year.  The Coordinator will supervise the management and delivery of educational programs including ENOR, a year-round and part-time camp assistant, a seasonal team of 13 educators and about 4-10 teen program volunteers.  This position offers a balance of collaborative teamwork and independent work, with flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance; evening and weekend hours will be necessary at times.  The role also offers the opportunity to spend some time outdoors and hiking to ensure trail safety and connection to the curriculum, or visiting the camp/staff out in the field.  If you’re passionate about getting youth, and potentially their families too, outdoors through educational opportunities, we invite you to bring your talents to this dynamic team! 

SCHEDULE: 

The typical schedule for this position is a 4-day Tuesday-Friday schedule (10 hour days) or 5-day schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with evening and weekend hours as needed; typical schedule may be discussed with supervisor to meet the needs of the position and the professional. Work can be performed in a hybrid format, remote and in-person, with a requirement of at least three in-office days per week at the Jefferson County Extension Office, located on the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.   The CSUE Jeffco office is closed on Mondays which offers employees the choice 5-day workweeks with remote work on Monday, or 4-day workweeks. Due to the front-facing nature of this position, the successful candidate should anticipate spending a majority of their work week in-person, whether in the office or in the community, especially during busy summer camp months and the weeks leading up to it 

COMPENSATION:  

Hiring Range:  $28-$31 USD per hour 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills. 

BENEFITS: 

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; flexible schedules; remote work options; and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Recruit, assign, train, direct and supervise activities of temporary workers and/or volunteers. Assign special projects and job duties. Visit personnel working off site in parks and open space. Evaluate and mentor staff to ensure safe and quality program delivery.  

• Use evaluation data from campers and camper families, as well as information from external resources to identify issues, needs for improvement, and ensure that the curriculum is up to date, retains alignment with Jefferson County Public Schools curriculum and safe practices are maintained.  

• Monitor compliance with day care licensing requirements and ensure that inconsistencies are addressed.  

• Monitor and track program related expenses to ensure they are within the allocated budget.  

• Order and maintain equipment and supplies. 

•  Coordinate with other CSU Extension staff to build support for program delivery and build interdisciplinary education opportunities.   

• Compile data and generate reports for evaluation, promotion and to maintain efficiency.  

• Develop program policies and procedures, curriculum and supporting materials and communication messages. 

• Provide customer service to customers, staff, business and partners ensuring all needs are addressed in a timely and courteous manner.  

• Ensure operations are running smoothly daily and issues are resolved or elevated to management as necessary. Coordinates daily activities with internal and external stakeholders.  

• Represent CSU Extension and 4-H internally and externally at community meetings, conferences and organizational meetings.  

• Recruit and engage partners and community members to build alliances and enhance program opportunities.  

• Communicate with partners, providers and vendors. Write reports and promotional material; develop and offer presentations internally and externally.   

• Seek and develop partnerships to improve the quality of program content, site visits and support curriculum enhancements. 

• Supervises staff and their training in area of responsibility.  

• Administer and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action.  

• May be required to work some evenings and weekends. 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Experience: 3 years of youth education/child care  

Education: Associates Degree in related field 

License/Certifications:   

ENOR summer environmental camp is registered as a designated school-age child care center.  The program coordinator must be at least 21 years of age and meet one of the Qualifications Pathways that include at least one of the following pathways 1) a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree with a major in a relevant field (see link for majors list); 2) completion of a course of training approved by the Department that include course content listed; 3) or an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours and 3 months (456 hours) of experience in child care of 4 or more children over 4 years old (not related to the individual); 4) or persons with no degree must have 21 months (3185 hours) of experience in child care of 4 or more children over 4 years old (not related to the individual) and completion of 6 hours from a college or university -or- completion of 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first 9 months in the position; or a current early childhood professional credential level II or higher.Review the Colorado School-Age Childcare Center requirements here. 

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Bachelors degree in related field (See list here)  

• 2 years professional supervision experience 

• Ability to lead a team of diverse seasonal and year-round staff 

• Experience and passion for youth development and outdoor education 

• Skills in curriculum development 

• Flexible and adaptable mindset; positive outcomes and team driven 

• Experience with customer service, emergency management for programming, conflict resolution, and prioritizing workload/needs 

• Detail oriented and proactive to ensure safety, accuracy in documentation/data-informed decisions, and meeting licensure requirements 

Additional Job Information: 

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer. 

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions. 

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates. 

APPLICATION: 

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply! 

Please submit your online application by 11:59PM on the posted closing date. 

A resume and cover letter are welcome and encourage but do not replace the information asked for in the application. Please complete all required sections of the application. 

You may remove or hide age-related information from your application materials, such as your age, date of birth, or school attendance and graduation dates. You will not be penalized for removing this information. 

We will review applications to make sure applicants meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. If you are selected to move forward, the hiring team will contact you. 

You can check your application status by logging into your candidate portal.     

For more information about the hiring process, visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs  

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [email protected]