Job Description

Position Summary:

Colorado State University Extension in Douglas County is hiring an Outreach Program Coordinator who can coordinate, promote, deliver, and evaluate non-credit programming. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the Douglas County Extension Team, and their work will focus on engaging the Douglas County community in Extension programs. The right candidate will be able to contribute to team goals and be self-motivated to work independently. The program coordinator is a local representative of Colorado State University Extension and Douglas County and works under the supervision of the Douglas County Extension Director. The position also receives guidance, training, and support from the State 4-H Office. This individual will work regularly with extension faculty and staff across program and county lines, with program teams and the State 4-H office.

The Program Coordinator has three areas of responsibility:

1) Coordinating, delivering, and evaluating 4-H school enrichment or after school programs including Embryology, STEM curricula, and National Western Stock Show programming. There is an opportunity for the incumbent to expand these offerings.

2) Leading outreach efforts within the community that result in increased enrollment in Extension programs and engagement in our services.

3) Providing support to extension specialists including in-office presence, communications, and event assistance.

The primary office location for this position is in the Douglas County Extension Office in Castle Rock, Colorado. While this position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement, the individual in this position is expected to report for work at the Extension Office a minimum of three days per week to effectively carry out the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and frequent evening and weekend work will be necessary. Time can be flexed in order to maintain a 40-hour work week. This job requires regular travel within Douglas County and infrequent travel along the Front Range and other parts of the state. The ability to travel to and deliver extension programs/curriculum and/or table outreach events at least two times a week.

For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 12:00 AM Mountain Time on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Please submit the following to apply:

• Resume

• Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide leadership in the delivery of new 4-H school enrichment and outreach programs in family consumer sciences, agricultural literacy, and leadership, including training volunteers or teachers to deliver programming, providing content expertise, and/or delivering programs directly.

• Create partnerships with Douglas County School District and other community organizations to further the work of Extension.

• Provide oversight of program financial resources (internal and external).

• Work effectively as part of the Douglas County Extension team and succeed in independent work.

• Engage with and inform the public on Extension programs through community events via presentations, workshops, and outreach booths.

• Work with partners, planning committees, volunteers, and youth to ensure an appropriate and exemplary Extension presence and participation at the Douglas County Fair, the National Western Stock Show, the Colorado State Fair, and other state and local 4-H events.

• Develop strong working relationships and effective communications with local Extension staff, university staff, Extension and State 4-H Office staff, local schools, Douglas County government and departments, local foundations, and other youth-serving organizations to enhance funding and implementation of youth development and 4-H programming.

• As part of the 4-H team, the individual in this position will support county specialists with programming events to set up, tear down, and deliver programs.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

• Ability to travel, as required

• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license by start date

• Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Supervision:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed bachelor’s degree. Conferred degree must have been conferred in education, animal sciences, agriculture, environmental science, natural science, youth development, family and consumer sciences, leadership, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated initiative, commitment to teamwork, and the ability to communicate through teaching, public speaking/presentation, writing, and use of technology as demonstrated through application materials and experience.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills that include managing multiple programs, scheduling effectively, and the timely submission of required reports and materials as demonstrated through application materials and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching or Extension experience.

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

• Experience working with others to create and/or implement guidelines, rules, and policies.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

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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

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