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Working Title43-25 Extension County Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Eagle County

Position LocationEagle, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Posting Number202500325F

Proposed Annual Salary Range$52,400-$87,000 (commensurate on academic credentials and professional experience)

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

The Office of Engagement and Extension ( OEE ) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU’s engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, Learning Innovation (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center, and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension ( VPEE ) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US, and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total budget is approximately $95 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE’s leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016, 2024) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, Learning Innovation garners enrollments of over 15,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.

CSU Extension, organized under OEE , is the academic unit designated to promote the land-grant mission of increasing access to education through the application of university knowledge “in the several pursuits and professions in life” for the people and communities of Colorado, across the United States, and around the world. In partnership with CSU’s colleges and external partners, CSU Extension amplifies the research, teaching, service, engagement, and extension missions of CSU . CSU Extension faculty aim to educate, create, and connect with learners through inclusive, transdisciplinary, and activated engaged scholarship, and innovative, accessible, and connected lifelong education. To learn more about CSU Extension, visitwww.extension.colostate.edu.

Eagle County is a rural resort mountainous community on the western slope of Colorado. With a population of 55,731 (2020 Census Bureau) it is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, approximately 100 miles west of Denver. Most of the population resides in the Eagle River Valley; however the county also has population centers in the Roaring Fork Valley along Highway 82 which includes the residential communities of Basalt and El Jebel. Eagle County has an incredible geographic diversity covering over 1,694 square miles, 80 percent which is federally owned. The economy revolves around tourism, recreation and is home to a large number of civic, nonprofit and community service organizations that help define the character of the community through their service initiatives and programming. Typical of the mountain resort lifestyle, the cost of living in Eagle County is higher than metropolitan or suburban living. Approximately 7.1% of Eagle County families live below the poverty guidelines. Latinos continue to be one of the fastest-growing populations in the county representing 30% of the residents. The 4-H program is active with approximately 275 members and 76 volunteer leaders in nineteen clubs. To learn more about Colorado State University Extension go tohttp://extension.colostate.edu/. For more information visit:http://www.eaglecounty.us/

Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides anEmployee Study Privilege (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/other-benefit-programs/academic-privileges/) with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research35%

% Teaching30%

% Service35%

% Administration0%

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/03/2025

Number of Vacancies1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

OEE invites applications and nominations for a 4-H Youth Development Extension County Specialist. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month, non-tenure track Extension faculty position.Faculty rank (https://extension.colostate.edu/csu-extension-faculty/) is dependent upon the candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience and is subject to review by the Extension Promotion Committee. The faculty appointment, evaluation, and promotion standards are centered around the three core duties of extension faculty –educate, create, and connect (https://extension.colostate.edu/csu-extension-faculty/) . Candidates are sought with interests that complement and expand upon current initiatives and education activities in OEE and CSU Extension.

Colorado State University Extension and Eagle County are seeking a youth development professional with a proven track record of effective communication, volunteer management, building program capacity, creating innovative programming, and fostering positive working relationships with both internal and external partners as well as others in the youth development community. The Extension County Specialist develops, promotes, delivers, and evaluates non-credit youth development programming within the Eagle County 4-H Program. The individual in this position is a member of the local county Extension team and a local representative of Colorado State University and Eagle County. The Specialist works as a member of the local Extension 4-H team and local organizations to provide inclusive and experientially rich programs in response to community needs in Eagle County. The Specialist is expected to employ broad outreach efforts to engage with and meet the needs of the county’s unique and varied communities.

As a member of the Eagle County 4-H team, this individual has specific responsibilities for the club-based community program. Additionally, this individual is to engage Eagle County youth through additional 4-H delivery modes incorporating STEM and workforce skills into their 4-H programming. The Specialist oversees advisory committees that provide leadership, guidance, direction, and educational program support to the 4-H youth and volunteers in these project areas. This position also typically takes the lead organizing the county delegation for statewide camps and conferences including (chaperoning/arranging chaperons). They collaborate and partner with 4-H staff and the county director for overall leadership and direction of the 4-H club program which includes screening, training and managing volunteers.

The office location for this position is in Eagle, Colorado. While this position is eligible for some hybrid work, the individual in this position is expected to maintain a presence in the office to effectively balance the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work will be necessary.

In addition, there is another position open in Elbert County Extension. If you are interested in applying for the45-25 Extension County Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Elbert County, please click:https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/167931.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Travel

Required Job Qualifications

+ Completed bachelor’s degree. Conferred degree must be in education, agriculture, family and consumer sciences, youth development, leadership, social sciences, natural resources, science, non-profit management, or a closely related field that can significantly contribute to administrative and/or program responsibilities. Please note, to advance through the Extension Instructor faculty track, a completed master’s degree is required. For progression to the Extension Professor faculty track, a completed terminal degree is necessary. We encourage all successful candidates to work towards these qualifications to enhance their opportunities for advancement.

+ 2+ years professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties (below) of this position.

+ Course work and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of youth development, education, and STEM and/or family and consumer sciences, agriculture, natural resources.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

+ The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.

If selected candidate has a bachelor’s degree, candidate will begin at Instructor rank. Faculty rank will be determined by candidate’s academic credentials and professional experience (Faculty Rank Supplemental PDF (1).pdf (https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/jobs/Faculty-Rank.pdf) ).

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Conferred master’s degree. Conferred degree may be in a variety of disciplines, including business, Extension education, youth development, agricultural sciences including animal science, social sciences, family and consumer sciences or related degree that can significantly contribute to administrative and/or program responsibilities.

+ Professional experience working with youth and youth-serving organizations, including an understanding of positive youth development and youth program management. Specific knowledge/experience in 4-H programming related to STEM , large animal and shooting sports projects.

+ Volunteer development, leadership and management experience including volunteer recruitment, selection, orientation, education and training, motivation, evaluation, recognition, and support to prepare volunteers to take on increasing leadership, management, and public education/information roles.

+ Ability to communicate through teaching, public speaking, facilitation, presentation, and writing as demonstrated through application materials and experience.

+ Experience and/or certifications in managing conflict, mediating outcomes, and facilitating group discussion/decision making.

+ Successful experience developing financial support for educational programs: grant writing, fundraising, contracting, or cost recovery.

+ Ability to secure external funding in support of the land grant mission through pursuit of contract, foundation and grant funding, and/or evidence of development of fee-for-service programs.

+ Experience marketing, promoting, or creating public awareness of programs and opportunities including using social and mass media (e.g., TV, Internet, Facebook, newspaper, etc.).

+ Bilingual Spanish and English educator.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, allmaterials must be RECEIVED no laterthan 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, November 3, 2025. Please submit the following to apply:

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ Special Required Documentation – Statement (no more than 5 pages) of how you meet all applicable “Required” and “Preferred” Job Qualifications. Please respond to each bullet point separately.

All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office [email protected]. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Kurt Jones at [email protected].

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactKurt Jones at [email protected]

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryEducate

Duty/Responsibility

+ Develop and conduct educational programming in response to local needs.

+ Work collaboratively with local government and organizational partners to develop, implement, evaluate and report impacts of non-credit educational programming for adult and youth audiences.

+ Provide leadership and support for the community 4-H club project areas.

+ In collaboration with the 4-H team, provide support and guidance to various 4-H councils and committees.

+ Use a variety of education and information delivery modes, including social media, to enhance program and information availability and access.

+ Provide engaged teaching, technical assistance, evidence-based guidance, facilitation, consultation, and other services and educational methods and interventions to learners of all ages and that are accessible to historically underrepresented individuals and groups.

Percentage Of Time30%

Job Duty CategoryCreate

Duty/Responsibility

+ Develop and provide programming for varied audiences and assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies, including reaching out to underserved and underrepresented audiences.

+ Engage and collaborate with community-based organizations and constituents (representative of the county’s racial, ethnic and gender demographics) to understand community needs and develop support for existing and new program efforts.

+ Employ effective technology in managing and/or delivering educational programs.

+ Identify resources (grants, contracts, in-kind contributions, cost recovery fees, etc.) to enhance programs, support programming efforts and practice cost recovery.

+ Manage program funds in compliance with CSU and county fiscal policies and reporting requirements.

+ As part of the Eagle County 4-H team, employ innovative strategies and technologies to develop, promote, deliver, and evaluate innovative and results-oriented 4-H programs that support the development of life and leadership skills for youth and adult audiences in a county which is a rural resort area.

+ Develop, promote, and deliver culturally appropriate, inclusive 4-H information, opportunities, and programming that welcomes and includes various audiences.

+ Actively participate in Extension work teams to provide youth development expertise for program development, delivery, and evaluation efforts statewide for adult and community audiences, as appropriate.

+ Provide leadership and support for an active, ongoing, volunteer-based program including volunteer recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, education and training, motivation, evaluation, recognition, and support that will increase their effectiveness in working with youth, support positive youth development, positively impact program delivery, and retain their commitment as volunteer leaders over time. Create an environment that inspires volunteers to learn, serve, and contribute to the development of youth, community, and self.

Percentage Of Time35%

Job Duty CategoryConnect

Duty/Responsibility

+ Communicate and coordinate resources, research, and programming with faculty/staff at CSU , county, and other organizations.

+ Develop and support strong working relationships with Extension staff, CSU faculty, local/county agencies, community leaders and private industry organizations to address priority needs.

+ Develop relationships and work with advisory groups and local leaders; cooperate with Extension Specialists in other counties to assess informal education needs in the area, develop/revise plans of work, implement educational strategies, and measure and report programmatic impacts.

+ Maintain a strong working relationship with the Board of County Commissioners, including responding to requests for consultation, research, and other assistance.

+ Provide conflict resolution, mediation and/or facilitate public dialogues.

+ Engage with public officials in policy decision influence.

+ Travel to and participate in meetings, professional development, events and periodic activities requiring travel and/or overnight stays.

+ Personal or professional commitment as demonstrated by persistent effort, active planning, allocation of resources, and/or accountability for outcomes.

+ Provide primary leadership for any Eagle County 4-H School Enrichment Programs, After/Out of School Programs, and Special Interest/Short-Term Community Programs that meet student interests and needs in areas such as STEM , natural resources, family and consumer sciences, and general 4-H programming. Train volunteers or teachers to deliver these programs to enhance leadership and workforce skills.

+ Seek and appropriately manage funding, volunteer personnel, and in-kind resources (including internal and external program resources) to support programming.

+ Participate in professional development, evening and weekend events, and events requiring overnight stays such as 4-H Camps and Conferences.

Percentage Of Time35%

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

+ Special Required Documentation

Optional Documents