The individual in this position will provide leadership, guidance, organization, management, and educational opportunities to support volunteer development as part of the UW Extension 4-H Youth Development team. This position will also be called upon to consult with, or provide volunteer training for other Extension programs, such as Master Gardeners, as appropriate. This individual needs expertise in principles of volunteer program management, positive youth development, conflict management, background screening, training development, and overall risk management with application to participant safety.

The individual in this position works under the guidance and supervision of the UW Extension, 4-H Program Leader with input from the UW Extension Director/Associate Dean for the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources (CALSNR) and the UW Extension Associate Director supervising the 4-H program.

The office location for this position has flexibility to be in several UW Extension offices with a preference for being in the state office located on campus at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. An individual in this position is expected to maintain a presence in the state office to effectively balance the duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, and occasional nights and weekend work and travel will be necessary.  Remote work is not offered for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop volunteer leadership best practices, curricula, training opportunities, and professional development for UW Extension.

Lead the development of, and provide updates to, a volunteer management monitoring system to streamline required documentation and coordinate risk management efforts, including background checks for volunteers.

Work cohesively with state level program area specialists to implement a statewide volunteer committee, conference, and other efforts as needed.

Regularly review and revise volunteer policies and procedures for 4-H and other extension programs.

Provide statewide leadership for volunteer education and recognition as well as the support of county extension professionals in the recruitment of engaged volunteers.

Develop and implement training for support staff with volunteer management responsibilities.

Lead professional development and enrichment experiences for volunteers.

Evaluate and communicate the impacts of the UW Extension volunteer program at local, regional, state, and federal levels.

Provide feedback and coaching to volunteers and UW Extension educators in order to ensure volunteer code of conduct and policies are followed. This includes overseeing any volunteer corrective actions, in coordination with UW Extension educators and the Wyoming State 4-H Program Leader.

Engage with other offices at the University of Wyoming, as needed and including but not limited to, Human Resources, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Equal Employment Opportunity, etc.