Utah State University Extension invites applications for a Livestock Program Coordinator. This is a full time, benefited position. This Extension position includes university responsibilities and is based in Wasatch County. Office space will be provided at the USU Extension office in Heber City, Utah. This position will report to the Director of the Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Department.

Wasatch County was historically a major agricultural community. During the past few years the county has experienced rapid residential growth, however the Wasatch County Jr. Livestock Show continues to be popular and a growing program. Wasatch County is a watershed for metropolitan areas along the Wasatch Front and has three very large man-made reservoirs: Jordanelle, Deer Creek, and Strawberry; that serve culinary, irrigation, and recreational needs. The Provo River is a blue-ribbon fishery for fly-fishing. Tourism is a major business in the area. Scenic farmland is an asset that the local people would like to protect. Only one hour from Salt Lake City, and adjacent to Park City, Wasatch County was the cross-country and biathlon venue of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Wasatch County is a short distance from world renowned ski resorts and alpine mountain beauty.

The position requires knowledge of Jr. Livestock youth programs (4-H/FFA livestock programs), County Fair livestock shows and sales, livestock production and management, backyard chickens/poultry, and volunteer recruitment and management. We welcome candidates with diverse interests and experience related to these areas.

• Provide leadership and support to Extension activities related to the Wasatch County Jr. Livestock (4-H/FFA) program.
• Develop educational programs for 4-H youth related to livestock (beef, sheep, pigs, goats). Educational programs could include but not limited to nutrition and feeding, disease management, fitting and showmanship, selection, show ethics, record books.
• Work with the Wasatch County Jr. Livestock Committee and volunteers in developing and implementing County livestock shows and sales.
• Assist at the County Fair.
• Assist with County Fair and State 4-H/FFA poultry shows. For example, the State 4-H/FFA show held in Bothwell annually.
• Assist Jr. Livestock volunteers in weighing and tagging show animals for Jr. Livestock shows.
• Recruit and train 4-H adult volunteers for 4-H livestock clubs and program.
• Work with adult volunteers in maintain a 4-H livestock judging team and 4-H livestock bowl team.
• Answer questions that come to the Extension office from the public related to livestock and poultry.
• Assist with Elementary school Farm Field Days.
• Develop partnerships and employ innovative approaches to reach clientele and new audiences.
• Work with county Extension faculty and on-campus specialists in developing educational program development and delivery to clientele.
• Manage budgets, personnel, and volunteers.
• Serve diverse audiences and support the civil rights mandate of Utah State University Extension.
• Serve and collaborate with other Extension and University personnel, community and government agencies, and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned Bachelor’s degree in the areas of animal science, Extension Education, or other closely related agricultural field -or- equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in teaching adult and youth audiences.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to act as a liaison between federal, state, university, and county clientele.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with program development and/or delivery related to Jr. Livestock programs.
• Experience with program development and/or delivery related to 4-H poultry programs.
• Experience with livestock/poultry production and management to the level that questions from the public can be accurately and confidently answered.
• Skills and experience with recruiting, supervising, and working with volunteers.
• Skills and experience with low income and under-served audiences.
• Skills and experience with social media.
• Skills and experience with related organizations/agencies and fostering positive relationships with community stakeholders.
• Prior experience with the Land Grant University System.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct educational programs.
• Ability to act as a liaison between federal, state, university, and county clientele.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your 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.

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