Extension Program Worker

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

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In alignment with the mission, programs and initiatives of MSU Extension, delivers research-based information to program participants through various methods and/or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs.

Unit Position Summary

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive organization, which requires all staff to contribute towards a vision for success. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our work, regardless of title or position within the organization. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

• We work together to ensure that programming is delivered to diverse audiences, produces equitable impacts for all participants, and demonstrates partnership and inclusion for all groups.
• We embrace that it is everyone’s job to create a culture that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and inclusive culture.
• We foster inclusion by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and work to create equal access to programming for communities.
• We commit to continuous learning for diversity, equity, and cultural competency, in order to achieve inclusive excellence.
• We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements to our work and are vital to the organizational culture and programmatic success of MSU Extension.
• We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching and feedback towards achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the 4-H Program Coordinator, this is a donation - funded position that manages county level 4-H fundraising, providing overall leadership for the public
fundraiser auctions for Lapeer County 4-H. The individual in this position is responsible for coordination of all aspects of the auctions(s), interacting with Extension Staff, Volunteers, businesses, and the Public, in an effort to maintain annual profits for 4-H programs at acceptable levels.

General Statement of Duties

• Coordinate and attend regular auction committee meetings and provide updates and guidance
• Volunteer recruitment and management for solicitation of donations
• Personally visit potential donors to solicit donations
• Complete Online Donation requests
• On-site volunteer management at auctions
• Must be available to work April 10, 11, & 12, 2025
• With assistance from staff and volunteers, oversee major mailings, auction database, accounting, data entry, correspondence and reports
• Coordinate local, area, and state advertising campaign for auctions

Office hours for this position are flexible with some night and weekend hours required. Total hours worked will be approximately 19 hours a week at $12.48 per hour. This position is an end-dated appointment of June 30th, 2025.

Desired Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Volunteer management experience
• Experience and proven ability working productively with a team serving in both leadership and
  contributor roles.
• Proficiency in use of technology (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) for day-to-day
  work, record keeping, reporting, and team-based communications.
• Travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional long-distance travel is required as a
  regular part of this position. Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 25 lbs.
• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

ON-CALL