4-H Mentoring Site Coordinator - Utah State University

Overview:

4-H Mentoring is a community mentoring program that has been serving youth and families in Utah County since 2001. The program serves youth between the ages of 9-15 that have been identified as individuals who could benefit from one-on-one mentoring services. The program works with at-risk youth who often come from low-income or disadvantaged neighborhoods. This position will work primarily with youth and families in Provo.

 

The position requires travel to our Orem office, local schools, 4-H events in Utah County, and the homes of 4-H members in the American Fork/Pleasant Grove area. A reliable form of transportation is necessary.

 

The hours for this position are flexible. It will be approximately 15 to 20 hours a week. Multiple events are planned and implemented by site coordinators on a monthly basis, typically on weeknights or Saturdays. Please see more about our program at https://extension.usu.edu/utah/4h/mentoring/

 

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

 

Cover letter and resume are required.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain 30 to 35 mentor/mentee matches at your designated site
• Recruiting/Retention of volunteer adult mentors
• Interview and screen volunteer adult mentors
• Recruiting/Retention of youth and families for the program
• Plan and implement monthly events, such as Family Night Out and Mentor/Mentee activities
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings
• Plan weekly club for youth
• Plan and implement trainings for mentors
• Maintain site data (volunteers, families/youth, surveys, etc.)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to work effectively with volunteers, youth, and families
• Basic Computer skills (Microsoft Applications, Google Drive, Gmail, Social Media)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-Starter, good follow-through
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Must have a high level of confidentiality
• Evenings are open and/or flexible
• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• College education
• Mentoring experience working with children, youth, and families
• Past experience in the 4-H as a youth or volunteer
• Past experience working with nonprofits, community organizations
• Events Planning
• Bi-lingual - English/Spanish

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV 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.**

Advertised Salary:$15.50 Per HourADA:

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.

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination:

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

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:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023