Program Specialist I 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources at Iowa State University

Position Title:Program Specialist I - 4-H Agriculture and Natural ResourcesJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degreeSpecial Required QualificationsValid U.S. Drivers LicensePreferred Qualifications:Volunteer management experience.Experience planning and coordinating events.Background in agriculture or natural resources field.Experience developing and maintaining strategic partnerships.Background in teaching or facilitating programs for adult and/or youth audiences.Experience in risk management and compliance practices.Job Description:Are you looking for a role where you support helping young people discover their spark grow their skills and be prepared for success in school work and life Are you passionate about agriculture and natural resourcesIf so the Department of 4-H Youth Development with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Specialist I.What Youll Do:Develop and deliver research-based educational programs in 4-H Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) including Shooting Sports and Wildlife Habitat Education.Coordinate statewide and regional events such as camps workshops clinics and volunteer trainings.Design and update curriculum aligned with ANR and youth development standards.Provide program consultation and support to counties volunteers and youth participants.Represent ANR programs in planning meetings and statewide initiatives.Oversee operational aspects of ANR programs including volunteer coordination and logistics.Ensure compliance with safety protocols and risk management guidelines.Monitor program budgets and collaborate on resource allocation.Support fundraising efforts with Iowa 4-H Foundation and ISU Foundation.Assist with Iowa State Fair and other statewide ANR events.Conduct program evaluations and report outcomes to guide improvements.Promote ANR programming to stakeholders and communities.Participate in campus 4-H Youth Development Team and contribute to professional development.This is a three-year fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.About 4-H Youth Development with ISU Extension and Outreach:4-H youth programs provide opportunities for young people to develop skills they can use throughout their life. Iowa 4-H provides educational opportunities in five program priority areas: agriculture and natural resources leadership and civic engagement communication and the arts healthy living and STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) and through various delivery modes such as afterschool programs camps events clubs schools and online settings. Iowa 4-H considers our clubs as our most sustainable and impactful approach to youth development.Level Guidelines Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate May lead projects of limited scope and complexity May provide guidance to studentsAppointment Type:RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS806Application Instructions:To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:December 11 2025Posting Close Date:December 17 2025Job Requisition Number:R18256Required Experience:IC Key Skills Business Intelligence,Category Management,Drawing,Electrical Controls,Academics,Graphics Design Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1