H Program Educator

Overview

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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 Wisconsin 4-H program is a youth-driven, volunteer-supported organization committed to expanding access to all and empowering youth to thrive. More information about Wisconsin 4-H can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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; ensures 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; oversees policy and risk management; cultivates partnerships with other organizations to expand 4-H programming opportunities.
• Volunteer Management:
  Manages volunteers that deliver 4-H programming; establishes and maintains a comprehensive 4-H volunteer development and management system (identification, selection, orientation and training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation); provides ongoing coaching and support to volunteers; ensures compliance with Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and USDA policies.
• 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 educational resources; 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.
• Notes:
  The amount of time spent in each role is dependent on the needs of the specific county-based 4-H program.

The main office for this position is located in Stevens Point, WI and the primary programming focus is Portage County; some programming may be conducted over a broader geographical area.

In Person:
Work is anticipated to be in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Evening/Weekend Work:
Occasional nights and weekends may be required to meet program needs.

Travel:
Employees will arrange transportation adequate to meet responsibilities; valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for periodic in-state travel; UW-Madison vehicle use authorization as applicable.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 20 pounds with assistance; ability to lift 10 pounds to shoulder height; ability to work outside in inclement weather.

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and volunteers
• 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

• Demonstrated experience in programming and/or service delivery related to youth development
• Demonstrated experience managing and/or supervising volunteers and/or staff
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

• Two years of experience leading, managing and/or evaluating educational programs
• Demonstrated experience managing and/or supervising volunteers and/or staff
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts
• Ability to apply policies, procedures and regulations including reporting requirements and risk and data management
• Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and organizations to address educational needs

Required

Education:

Bachelor s degree

Preferred Education:

Master s degree in a field relevant to the responsibilities of the position

Compensation:
The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59,603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances…