4-H Program Educator

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Outreach Specialist Job Summary: The 4-H Program Educator is a part of the Division of Extension Wisconsin 4-H Program, which is housed within the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute. The 4-H Program Educator provides overall leadership and direction for a county-based 4-H program. This position includes three primary roles:1) Program Administration, 2) Volunteer Management, 3) Education and Youth Advocacy. Program Administration Provides leadership to the county 4-H program focused on expanding 4-H membership and ensuring quality membership experiences. Responsible for assuring that all programs bearing the 4-H name and emblem are consistent with the purpose, vision, and values of the Wisconsin 4-H program including chartered 4-H clubs and groups. Responsible for providing oversight for all 4-H programs in regards to policy and risk management. Cultivates collaborative relationships with other organizations to expand 4-H programming opportunities. Volunteer Management Manage volunteers that deliver 4-H programming. Establishes and maintains a comprehensive 4-H volunteer development and management system that includes: identification, selection, orientation and training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation. Provides ongoing coaching and support to volunteers in delivery of 4-H programs. Ensures compliance with Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and USDA policies and procedures. Education and Youth Advocacy Utilizes a variety of delivery methods to provide resources and teach content in youth development, organization development, and volunteer development. Serves as the connection to the educational resources of Wisconsin4-H, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the USDA. Supports youth engagement and leadership in 4-H clubs, groups, programs, projects and activities. Facilitates the positive development of young people through 4-H programs, projects and activities. County Location The main office for this position is located in Green Lake, WI and the primary programming focus is Green Lake County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area. In Person It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Evening/Weekend Work This position will be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served. Travel Expectations It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization. Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization. Key Job Responsibilities: Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to the Area Extension Director, program managers, and relevant stakeholders Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending Department: Division of Extension, Positive Youth Development Institute is hiring for a 4-H Extension Educator. About Extension Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW-Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities. About the Institute The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and afterschool programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

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