Overview
Job Title: 4-H Community Education Specialist II
Employer: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) – 4-H Youth Development Program
Location: Susanville, CA (Lassen County) — University of California Cooperative Extension Office
Job Type: Part-time (50% variable), Career appointment, Full benefits
Pay: $22.32/hour to $29.69/hour
Final Application date: Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Description:
The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES 2) position is located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office and serves as a valuable team member of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP), the largest youth-serving organization in the U.S. This role coordinates and monitors daily 4-H program activities in Lassen County, focused on positive youth development through research-based best practices, community collaboration, and outreach.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee local 4-H program activities, events, and outreach; ensure alignment with positive youth development principles and 4-H/UC ANR policy.
- Provide training and support to community club leaders, volunteers, youth, and community partners.
- Support new 4-H program development, including chartering new clubs and processing required documentation.
- Monitor and approve youth and volunteer enrollments, including required background screening and training compliance.
- Promote and expand 4-H programs through community outreach, recruitment, and strategic planning.
- Process facility use agreements and monitor risk management/policy compliance.
- Assist with 4-H unit budget review, fundraising approval, and year-end financial reporting.
- Maintain 4-H social media, create recruitment/educational materials, and manage program data.
- Assist in preparing annual plans, county reports, and grant/funding reports.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Associate degree in a related field, and/or equivalent experience/training in personnel management, youth development, program management, volunteer management, or workshop facilitation.
- Experience working with diverse communities in a respectful, responsive way.
- Demonstrated success teaching/working with diverse youth, family, and/or volunteer audiences.
- Familiarity with community-based agencies and multi-organization collaboration experience.
- Ability to interpret and communicate organizational policies and ensure compliance.
- Good analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Preferred: Bilingual English/Spanish, social media proficiency, marketing/outreach experience, graphic design software experience (Canva, Adobe, Publisher).
- Valid California Driver’s License required (for County/University vehicle travel); proof of liability insurance required.
- Background check required (fingerprinting may apply); UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories, reviewed in context of job duties.
Application Instructions: Position open until filled. First application review date: 08/14/2026. Apply online at: https://ucanr.edu/jobs?keys=87871 (registration required to apply). Applications not accepted by email or paper.
It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. EOE
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