Duties:  Provide administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development Program in Cumberland County.  Responsible for coordinating and managing the comprehensive 4-H youth development program – part of a team of program assistants.  Assists in enhancing the 4-H program through multiple delivery methods and audiences.  Assists in growing the 4-H program, encouraging diverse participation from all regions of the county.  Assists in general volunteer management of adult and youth club leaders.  Assists in the management of financial and in-kind resources including collecting and recording fees, keeping financial records, and preparing reports as directed.  Oversees accurate data input to 4-H enrollment systems and databases. Assists with club leader and student recruitment.  Designs, develops, coordinates, and evaluates 4-H events and activities to meet local needs.  Promotes and markets 4-H youth development activities.  Participates in area and statewide 4-H youth development program training sessions and updates to remain current in youth development research, 4-H programming, risk management, delivery methods and program policies.

Requirements:  Experience working with youth and volunteers strongly preferred.  Knowledge of the 4-H Youth Development Program and knowledge of and experience working with youth from kindergarten to age 19 strongly preferred.  Good organizational skills, including basic filing, storage, and alphabetizing skills.  Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.  Ability to determine priorities and complete work in a timely manner.  Tact and diplomacy skills to effectively meet the needs of youth and adults.  Knowledge of modern office methods including experience with email and Microsoft Office products.  Experience with Adobe Design Suite a plus.  Possession of a valid New Jersey driver’s license.  High School diploma or GED. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English proficiently to perform the duties of this position.  Proficiency, understanding and speaking Spanish a plus.

Hours:  The typical work week consists of 35 hours, Monday through Friday, with a daily one-hour unpaid meal break; however, flexibility in the work schedule is required. Some nights and weekends are required due to the nature of the work. 

Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing that includes drug screening and verification of clean driving record.

Open until filled

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing). Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.