Job Overview

POSITION: County Youth Coordinator, Dubuque County

HOURS: 40 hours per week (Additional hours during fair required)

STATUS: Full-Time Non-Exempt (Flexible schedule to include nights and weekends)

COMPENSATION: Hourly wage commensurate with education and experience

WAGE RANGE/BENEFITS: $24- $26 hrs./wk., Medical/Dental, IPERS

DATE OPEN: Immediately

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: County Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Provide day-to-day planning and management of Dubuque County 4-H program. Work with youth, volunteers, and other staff to plan, implement, and evaluate a progressive series of educational programs and experiences that work toward multiple life skill outcomes.

• 40 hours per week/flexible
• Approximately 20-30% of work will be evenings and
• Reimbursement for work related travel; must provide own

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

• Support 4-H Youth Development program in
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance the Iowa 4-H mission and
• Communicate effectively with members, families, volunteers, and other
• Organize and maintain volunteer management system (ISOTURE).
• Recruitment and support of new and existing members, families, and
• Delegate responsibility and authority according to volunteer strengths and
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with volunteer event committees, 4-H Youth Committee, 4-H club leaders, and project committees.
• Assure compliance with risk management policies, including required training and background checks of volunteers.
• Represent Iowa State University, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Iowa 4-H professionally and positively.
• Promote 4-H state and county programs, events, and activities, working with local partners and
• Attend county, area, and state training as
• Plan and organize the 4-H/Youth activities at the Dubuque County Fair. Responsibilities will include but not limited to: coordinating judging events and activities, weigh-in of all species, and news releases.
• Facilitate Dubuque County Youth Leaders in monthly meetings and
• Other duties as needed to enhance Dubuque County Extension and Outreach

QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Associates degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of experience working with youth and volunteers
• 4-H experience as a youth member or leader
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and database management)
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable Pass ISU Extension criminal background check and DMV screening.
• Team player
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Problem solving skills
• Cultural competence
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Collaboration and networking skills
• Experience with Positive Youth Development
• Ability to lift and move 40

APPLICATIONS

E-mail completed application, resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to County Director, Sandi Helgerson by April 22, 2026 for Guaranteed Consideration. Position open until filled. EEO