4-H Community Coordinator

Tulare County, CA

Visalia, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,760.72–$81,363.36 Per Year
SKILLS
After School Programs, Agriculture, Background Investigation, Best Practices, Blog, Brochures, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Community and Social Services, Compensation and Benefits, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Facebook, Financial Management, Genesys Express, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Retirement Plan, Student Loans, Student Services, Technical Support, Training/Teaching, Twitter, Vision Plan, Volunteer Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Visalia, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

4-H Community Coordinator

Salary

$66,760.72 - $81,363.36 Annually

Location

Visalia, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-098000A

Department

Cooperative Extension

Opening Date

06/13/2026

Closing Date

6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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4-H COMMUNITY COORINATOR

The Tulare County Cooperative Extension is recruiting for the position of 4-H Community Coordinator. Are you interested in working with the Tulare County 4-H Yourth Development Program? This program is part of the California 4-H Youth Development Program which supports our youth in developing leadership, confidence, and practical skills through agriculture, STEM, healthy living, civic engagement and much more.

The Cooperative Extension is a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. Young people of all beliefs and backgrounds are welcome to participate. They can participate in 4-H through community clubs, in-school and after-school programs and military partnership programs where they are given a voice to express who they are and how they can make their lives and communities better. The 4-H Vision is a world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change. The question is, are you that person who wants to be involved and contribute to the youth of Tulare County?

If your answer is yes, for review of all job duties and requirements please click here.

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Cooperative Extension for this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Tulare County Cooperative Extension located in Tulare.

This position is responsible to coordinate and monitor the daily activities of the 4-H Club Programs and Youth Development activities in Tulare County and be responsible for fiscal oversight and monitoring compliance of 4-H Club enrollments; process facility use agreements; monitor compliance of 4-H policies and procedures; provide ongoing training and technical assistance to volunteers; and conduct evaluation to measure program effectiveness.

For complete information regarding the California and Tulare County 4-H Youth Program go to https://ucanr.edu/site/4-h-youth-development-program

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5 pm with occasionally some weekends and evening hours.

NOTE: This position is eligible for a 4% cost of living increase effective 06/28/2026.

Typical Duties

Below is a brief overview of job duties, to review all job duties and requirements please click here.

Oversee and manage club program activities and ensure compliance with best practices of positive youth development, policy and procedures.

Monitor program with compliance with policies and procedures.

Work with volunteers and serve as their direct liaison.

Build knowledge of youth development, youth leadership, and development of life skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree.

Experience:

  • One (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience managing volunteers, youth development, or a community service program.

Knowledge of:

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint)
  • 4-H club program and/or similar youth informal educational programs
  • Electronic information dissemination methods (e.g., website, Facebook, blog, twitter, etc.)

Skill/Ability to:

  • Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
  • Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
  • Read technical and legal information from policy and procedure manuals.
  • Manage, train and supervise volunteers
  • Creating brochures, fliers and other recruitment material
  • Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence.

License or Certificate:

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California drivers license.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

  • Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
  • An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
  • Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 19

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare Countys benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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The supplemental application form is an EXAMINATION. All candidates are required to complete the questions at the end of the application. The supplemental application questions will be used to select the most highly qualified candidates who will then advance to the next step in the selection process. The questions that follow will be used to evaluate the extent to which a candidate has demonstrated and applied the knowledge, skills and abilities critical to successful performance for this position. You must respond to all required questions to be considered for this position. First Question: Describe your experience in working with youth members and adult volunteers. Please include in your response the number of years you participated and what position or role you were assigned.

02

Describe your experience in managing a volunteer program, including screening applications, training, and providing policy and procedure guidance.

03

Describe your experience in program expansion and securing partnerships.

04

Describe your experience in youth development programming.

05

This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours for events and meetings. Are you willing to work these hours?

  • Yes
  • No

06

This position may require some travel. Are you willing to travel for this position?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer County of Tulare

Address 2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Phone (559) 636-4900

Website http://www.tularecounty.ca.gov

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