4-H Field Operations Manager - North
Iowa State University, United States
about 12 hours ago
Location:
Iowa, LOUISIANA
Job Type:
FullTime
Position Title:
4-H Field Operations Manager - North
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
Special Required Qualifications
Valid U.S. Driver's License
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Are you passionate about leading teams and strengthening youth development programs? Do you enjoy supporting staff, building capacity, and ensuring high-quality programming that makes a difference for young people?
If so, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking a 4-H Field Operations Manager to provide regional leadership and support for field-based 4-H professionals! This position will be classified as a Manager Extension Youth 4-H and will provide supervision for Youth 4-H Extension Specialists serving the northern half of the state.
What You'll Do:
The 4-H Field Operations Manager supervises and supports a team of Youth 4-H Extension Specialists, ensuring alignment with Iowa 4-H Youth Development priorities. This role focuses on staff leadership, training, program quality, and operational consistency across the region. The position also contributes to statewide program direction as part of the Iowa 4-H leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise, coach, and evaluate Youth 4-H Extension Specialists
Lead hiring, onboarding, and staff performance and goal achievement
Coordinate and deliver ongoing professional development
Support training for county 4-H staff in partnership with campus and county services
Contribute to statewide program leadership and strategic direction
Ensure compliance with 4-H policies and program standards
Support program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement
Identify and implement strategies to expand program reach
This is a fixed-term position with an end date of 6/30/2029, with the opportunity for renewal.
The primary office location for this position will be an extension office in the state and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate along with office availability. The primary office location will most likely be in the northern half of the state.
Frequent in-state travel will be required in this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in innovative youth development programming, preferably within 4H Youth Development.
Experience leading and/or supervising individuals or teams.
Experience training staff and/or volunteers.
Experience with program evaluation, data-informed decision making, and continuous improvement.
Experience overseeing and monitoring budgets.
Department/Program & College Description:
Iowa 4-H Youth Development is the premier youth development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Providing research-based education to K-12 youth, Iowa 4-H builds upon more than a century of experience in youth development.
Department Unit/:
4-H Youth Development
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employmentiastate, or call ... or Toll Free: ....
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2029
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS808
Original Posting Date:
May 6, 2026
Posting Close Date:
May 20, 2026
Job Requisition Number:
R19138
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. ..., email eoofficeiastate .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Iowa State University, United States
about 12 hours ago
Location:
Iowa, LOUISIANA
Job Type:
FullTime
Position Title:
4-H Field Operations Manager - North
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience
Special Required Qualifications
Valid U.S. Driver's License
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Are you passionate about leading teams and strengthening youth development programs? Do you enjoy supporting staff, building capacity, and ensuring high-quality programming that makes a difference for young people?
If so, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking a 4-H Field Operations Manager to provide regional leadership and support for field-based 4-H professionals! This position will be classified as a Manager Extension Youth 4-H and will provide supervision for Youth 4-H Extension Specialists serving the northern half of the state.
What You'll Do:
The 4-H Field Operations Manager supervises and supports a team of Youth 4-H Extension Specialists, ensuring alignment with Iowa 4-H Youth Development priorities. This role focuses on staff leadership, training, program quality, and operational consistency across the region. The position also contributes to statewide program direction as part of the Iowa 4-H leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise, coach, and evaluate Youth 4-H Extension Specialists
Lead hiring, onboarding, and staff performance and goal achievement
Coordinate and deliver ongoing professional development
Support training for county 4-H staff in partnership with campus and county services
Contribute to statewide program leadership and strategic direction
Ensure compliance with 4-H policies and program standards
Support program evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement
Identify and implement strategies to expand program reach
This is a fixed-term position with an end date of 6/30/2029, with the opportunity for renewal.
The primary office location for this position will be an extension office in the state and the location will be dependent on the successful candidate along with office availability. The primary office location will most likely be in the northern half of the state.
Frequent in-state travel will be required in this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in innovative youth development programming, preferably within 4H Youth Development.
Experience leading and/or supervising individuals or teams.
Experience training staff and/or volunteers.
Experience with program evaluation, data-informed decision making, and continuous improvement.
Experience overseeing and monitoring budgets.
Department/Program & College Description:
Iowa 4-H Youth Development is the premier youth development program of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Providing research-based education to K-12 youth, Iowa 4-H builds upon more than a century of experience in youth development.
Department Unit/:
4-H Youth Development
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employmentiastate, or call ... or Toll Free: ....
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2029
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS808
Original Posting Date:
May 6, 2026
Posting Close Date:
May 20, 2026
Job Requisition Number:
R19138
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. ..., email eoofficeiastate .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
Job ID: 520637211
Originally Posted on: 5/10/2026
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