Extension Program Coordinator; -H - University of Illinois Extension

Overview

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life in Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Extension - Unit 11, Havana. We transform lives through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives. University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated for more than 100 years connecting citizens to their land‑grant university by providing educational programming around the state.

University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development supports the promotion, expansion, and implementation of University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs in schools and communities.

• Program Coordination and Development
• Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist.
• Identify critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Extension 4-H youth programs, including under‑served youth audiences.
• Conduct evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendations for continuation or discontinuation of the program.
• Provide leadership as primary contact to volunteers, 4-H members and their families in support of local 4-H Clubs and their activities.
• Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee.
• Work with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records including 4-HOnline and 4-H Fair Entry.
• Disseminate education information provided by Extension professionals.
• Maintain required records and data.
• Provide monthly reports to the County Extension Director.
• Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development
• Recruit, screen and select adult 4-H volunteers.
• Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the 4-H programs, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials.
• Coordinate volunteer trainings related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities.
• Maintain contact with volunteers regularly through meetings and correspondence (email and phone).
• Formulate and implement standard operating procedures for all program activities to ensure safety and welfare of all volunteers and participants.
• Marketing & Networking
• Develop and implement a marketing plan and objectives to recruit adult volunteers and youth participants for 4-H opportunities.
• Utilize promotion methods including personal contacts, social media, and printed materials.
• Network and collaborate with other community organizations to assess needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
• Organizational Duties
• Participates in professional development opportunities.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled and provides updates to Extension staff and Extension Council on accomplishments and activities.
• Complies with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of University of Illinois Extension work.
• Complies with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

High school graduation or GED. Any one or any combination that equals four (4) years/48 months of responsible volunteer or professional work experience in coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities. Volunteer/work experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities. College coursework in any field of study. 60 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months); 90 semester hours equals three (3) years (36 months);

120 semester hours or more equals four (4) years…