The Teens Lifting Teens (TLT) program is focused on helping teens build positive skills through near-peer mentoring and service-learning activities. Funded by a 4-H grant through Utah State University, (ending June 30, 2026), this program aims to improve teen leadership within youth councils, (such as 4-H youth councils, Youth City Councils, Library Youth Councils, etc.). We are looking for a part-time Program Coordinator to help manage and coordinate the program. The coordinator will support tasks like tracking finances, gathering evaluation data, and assisting with curriculum development. This position works closely with the Program Director to implement the TLT program across Utah, specifically the Central and Southern Regions.

This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.

• Developing a mentor relationship with the various sites in the south of the state. Help them understand how to use the budget, what are best practices for service learning and mentoring, ensure they are meeting the expectations to participate in the grant.
• Actively participate as a statewide team member – Coordinate with local youth advisors and the grant program staff, teach, help plan statewide training/conferences, etc.
• Recruit various types of youth councils to participate in this grant.
• Train different youth councils and advisors on how to implement the grant program within their council.
• Employ innovative approaches that reach diverse audiences (advertise and market). This may include social media, workshops, short courses, seminars, demonstrations, one-on-one consultations, emails, interactive video conferencing, etc.
• Respond to requests, office visits, telephone calls, emails, and correspondence promptly and professionally.
• Evaluate, document, and report impacts. Good organizational skills are necessary.
• Coordinate with administrators and other personnel to manage state program budgets, schedules, leave, and other job-related activities.
• Facilitate purchase and finance tracking for various youth council’s.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to expand reach.
• Travel to various sites (specifically in central and southern Utah) to provide trainings, and assistance to youth councils across the state. (There is reimbursement for miles driven)
• Support the civil right mandate of Utah State University Extension.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate relevant experience.
• High degree of self-motivation. Ability to plan, organize and direct educational programs
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
• Experience in teaching adult and/or youth audiences
• Strong organizational, time, and project management skills.
• Strong computer and technology skills: including Google suite, Email, spreadsheets and design.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to reliable transportation to be able to travel to multiple work sites across Southern Utah. 
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Experience with program development and/or delivery related to 4-H youth development and/or youth leadership and community engagement.
• Skills and experience with:
  • Networking – developing positive relationship (from cold call to partnership)
  • Social media
  • Canva 
  • Editing
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish
• Prior experience with the Land Grant University System

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded to the candidate profile. 

2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of the application. 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

Extension/4-H

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

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