Career Opportunities

4‑H seeks a dynamic Account Manager, Corporate to work in partnership with Resource Development and Marketing teams to manage donor relationships through the creation and efficient delivery of holistic National 4‑H Council partnerships, inclusive of high-quality 4‑H Positive Youth Development programming nationwide and Council-led enhancements (i.e., marketing, professional development). Combining donor stewardship and grant management, the Account Manager, Corporate will provide high-level project management to 4‑H stakeholders (National 4‑H Council, 4‑H National Headquarters [NIFA/USDA], and 4‑H field affiliates) and corporate and foundation decision-makers to advance 4‑H’s mission. Under the leadership of the Sr. Manager, Corporate; the Account Manager, Corporate will work to ensure donor satisfaction and grantee success through effective project management, fiscal management, and excellent donor stewardship to provide ongoing donor support, retention, and renewal. This position anchors multiple, cross-functional internal, and external teams.

National 4‑H Council (Council) seeks an innovative Annual Fund Manager to plan, execute, and manage all phases of a comprehensive and well-coordinated annual giving program in support of Council’s mission and strategic initiatives. The Manager will develop strategies to target key constituent groups, such as alumni, lapsed donors, and convert non-donors to donors to increase average gift amounts. With guidance from the Senior Director of Individual Giving, the Manager will develop the annual fund strategy and independently lead the execution of the appeals, stewardship, and acknowledgments defined in the strategy.

4‑H seeks energetic Program Assistants (PAs) to participate in the Citizenship Washington Focus and Leadership Washington Focus educational programs, intense and exciting learning experiences for youth and adults from all over the United States and the world. The PA position includes three weeks of training, seven weeks of programming, and one week of program wrap-up. During programming weeks, the PAs are expected to work with client groups for the group’s entire stay, from Sunday afternoon until Friday night, working in collaboration with each group’s coordinator as well as Council program and planning staff. The PAs under these programs become licensed Class B Tour Guides for the Washington DC metro area and will work to facilitate National 4‑H’s educational curricula to groups of youth.

4‑H currently seeks an Educational Programs Staff Assistant to coordinate successful and smooth-flowing conferences, programs, and activities with primary focus on the day to day operations of the youth development leadership programs held at National 4‑H Conference Center such as the Citizen Washington Focus Program, the Educational Tour Program, the National Youth Summit Series, and the Program Assistant Programs. The Educational Programs Staff Assistant will assist the Center Events Program Manager and Director in developing curriculum, running programs, providing creative input and leadership for the thousands of youth that visit the Center each year.

4‑H is currently seeking Program Assistants (PAs) in support of 4‑H's Educational Tours Program Educational Program. The PAs will become licensed Class B Tour Guides for the District of Columbia (DC) metro area to facilitate 4‑H's educational curricula to groups of youth. The program is an intense and exciting learning opportunity for youth and adults from all over the United States and the world. The PAs will be expected to make these programs successful by using their unique skills and knowledge in helping participants have the most educational and fun experience possible in the DC area and at the Conference Center.

We are currently seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to provide a wide range of administrative and executive support to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Marketing and Brand and several key Marketing Leadership Team members. The EA will be expected to organize and set priorities, meet the critical deadline and follow-up tasks; schedule meetings, plan business trips and manage information requests.

4‑H seeks an experienced Merchandise Manager to manage eCommerce’s curriculum and general merchandise, inventory; manage and maintain good vendor relationships, and product development processes. Additionally, the Manager will plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and Council’s objectives. The ideal candidate is expected to drive innovation in product offerings for both the curriculum and general merchandises.

4‑H is seeking a Program Director, Well Connected Communities (WCC) Initiative to lead the day-to-day operations for the WCC team to implement, grow, and sustain community coalitions in geographies across the U.S. The Program Director supports the Initiative and Cooperative Extension Director for Health by enhancing organizational functions through strong communication, team building, and timely achievement of funding deliverables; nurturing partnerships and identifying new land grant system resources to support WCC; and providing professional development opportunities, the program team, institutional Program Implementers (PIs), Cooperative Extension personnel, and volunteers leading community coalitions.

Council seeks an innovative Resource Development (RD) Coordinator, Account Management and Operations to work in partnership with Account Managers in managing grantee and donor relationships through the creation and efficient delivery of holistic National 4‑H partnerships, inclusive of high-quality 4‑H Positive Youth Development programming nationwide; and Council-led enhancements (i.e., marketing, professional development). The RD Coordinator will also assist with data collection, supporting the team meet agreed-upon deliverable, ensuring donor satisfaction, and increasing the field’s capacity to deliver high-quality 4‑H Positive Youth Development Programming.

Council seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing to lead and manage integrated marketing initiatives, supporting a partnership between America’s Cooperative Extension System 4‑H and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focused on health equity. The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing integrated marketing plans that simultaneously advance 4‑H’s diverse brand goals. Primary responsibilities include developing a wide variety of written communications materials and overseeing marketing and thought leadership content aligned to health equity. In addition, the Senior Manager will manage integrated marketing campaigns in collaboration with other Marketing & Brand groups.

4‑H is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Public Relations (PR) to manage, develop and implement projects focused on brand reputation management, and awareness and engagement through celebrity alumni and supporters; this includes managing media outreach efforts at the national and select local market levels well as leveraging content and storytelling assets to advance 4‑H’s brand and revenue streams.

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Council seeks an innovative Strategic Relations Manager responsible for assisting in the implementation of Trustee, donor and alumni development and engagement strategies. The Manager will assist the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and other Executive Team members with creating, communicating and executing long- and short-term initiatives within Council and within the 4‑H system. Additionally, the Manager will develop alliances and engagement opportunities in line with Council’s strategic plan. She/he will report directly to the CSO.

4‑H currently seeks a Warehouse Assistant Manager to assist with the daily activities of the warehouse, including shipping, receiving, maintenance, and inventory of 4‑H’s Supply Fulfillment Center. The Assistant Manager supports the Warehouse Manager to maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing the program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures. The position is based in Chicago, IL and is not eligible for telecommuting.