Town/City
Jefferson
Base County
Greene
Counties Served
Greene
Objective
This regular and full-time position provides effective program leadership in Greene County to determine program priorities and deliver and evaluate high-quality programs. This position serves as the council designee in providing administrative management and supervision of district programming and staff. This position reports directly to the County Extension Council. Work hours are variable, including nights and weekends. Requirements include a positive team leader who works with office staff and clients to deliver successful programs. Responsibilities Leadership/Supervision Utilize a proactive approach with the council in overall operations, including the development of programs and relevant agendas. Provide supervision of county staff and initiate strategies for their professional development, facilitate staff meetings, and complete annual reviews with the personnel committee. Hire and onboard new staff under the guidance of the personnel committee Offer comprehensive and complex programming to support long-term change, matching relevant information and programs with audience needs Maintain an efficient and responsive county office, conduct periodic county needs assessments and secure resources Set goals related to reaching under-served and under-represented audiences Work with the Office Manager to oversee building maintenance and property management with the Building and Grounds Committee Regularly and closely monitor revenue and expenses to stay within annual budget established by council with the Budget Committee Use standard policies and procedures regarding county business operations and council relations Seek out and establish community partnerships that contribute to reaching Extension goals and mission Generate additional monies for projects, programs and overall Extension fund. Adapt to changing problems, problem solve complex factors, providing initiative and ingenuity in areas where there is little precedent. May represent Greene County and/or County Directors at statewide special projects or assignments Program Delivery Provide programmatic support and guidance to county program coordinators, including County Youth and 4-H Coordinator, Office Manager, Youth Coordinator, and Summer Assistant. Consult with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Program Specialists on current issues Manages local data collection in line with program area requirement Maintain appropriate records of educational activities and report to county in annual stakeholders' report Serve as project manager for agricultural and natural resources and community development educational events that occur as part of the comprehensive program in Greene County or across county lines as approved by council Initiate strategies to develop and manage volunteer networks Secure program sponsorship through appropriate fundraising efforts including grant applications and management Report work in a monthly report to the Extension Council Foster and contribute to a positive work climate with colleagues, advisory group audiences and partners Support and serve as resource for Greene County 4-H Foundation Board Other duties as determined in conjunction with the Extension Council Marketing and Public Relations Promote Greene County Extension and Outreach programs, events and resources to area media sources. Positively represent Greene County Extension to an array of community partners Customer and Client Service Assist various advisory and commodity groups and other partnering organizations Work with staff and volunteers to answer consumer questions Recruit and train volunteers in various Extension program materials Professional Development Develop and follow a personal professional development plan consistent with personal and organizational goals Participate in regional and/or state Extension program activities as appropriate and needed Maintain positive working relationships with all county and state Extension staff Qualifications Qualifications Team player, dependable, self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision Four year BA or BS degree At least three years of professional experience Content knowledge in at least one field: agriculture and natural resources, human sciences, youth development, community, and economic development Successful Child Protection Safety Policy (CPSP) background screening Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation Teaching and/or facilitation experience preferred Management/supervisory experience preferred Resident of Greene County preferred Job Skills Ability to communicate orally and in writing to youth and adults Experience in organizing activities, events, and in working with groups Excellent verbal and written communication skills Current computer and organizational skills Problem-solving skills and ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously Self-starter – able to initiate work without direct supervision Additional Information
Please Submit the application, resume, cover letter, and 3 non-family references by email to Scott Weber at or send via mail to Greene County Extension Office 104 W Washington St Jefferson, IA 50129 ATTN: Scott Weber.
Application
All Applications are due June 24th
Job Type
Full Time
Hours
40 Hours
Wages
$52,000-$58,000 Benefits Benefits Salary, funded by county funds, commensurate with experience and education Partial payment of premium for health, dental, and vision insurance (determined annually by council) On-going in-service training related to job responsibilities Employer's share of Social Security, IPERS and Medicare Employee assistance program Reimbursement for work related travel and meals Sick leave upon appointment to regular-time status Annual leave (vacation) upon appointment to regular-time status Professional Development benefit following 6 months of satisfactory service at regular-time full-time status as described in the Personnel Policy Handbook Application Deadline
06/24/2024
