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Commission approves advertising for a full‑time 4‑H program coordinator in extension office
Summary
Extension agent Megan asked the commission to reclassify the vacant extension assistant/weed board secretary role into a full‑time 4‑H program coordinator/extension administrative assistant with a salary advertised up to $50,000 plus benefits; commissioners approved advertising the position and asked staff to coordinate posting and HR support.
Megan told the commission she wanted the open extension role restructured to prioritize 4‑H coordination and youth programming rather than serving primarily as a weed‑board secretary. She said 1 in 4 local children participate in 4‑H and that the program requires evening and weekend work; she asserted a dedicated coordinator would strengthen volunteer support and youth engagement.
Megan referenced a 2022 mill‑levy increase that allows the extension to levy up to four mills (she said that measure passed 60.4% to 39.6%) and proposed advertising a full‑time role with a top salary of $50,000 plus benefits. Commissioners discussed whether unused levy funds revert to the general fund and how to cover benefits (staff estimated benefits could push total compensation to roughly $65,000–$68,000). After discussion, the board moved, seconded and approved advertising the reclassified position; Megan will work with HR on posting and form a small hiring committee that includes the commissioner with the extension portfolio.
"If they have a bachelor's, I'd like to offer 50,000," Megan said when describing the top advertised salary, and commissioners agreed that advertising should be salary‑dependent on education and experience.
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