H Program Educator

Job Profile

Outreach Specialist

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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

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.

• 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 partnerships with other organizations to expand 4-H programming opportunities.

• 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.

• 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 Wisconsin 4-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.
• The amount of time that is spent in each of these roles 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; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

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.

• 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 student and community volunteers
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program

Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to the Area Extension Director, program managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders.

• 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

UW-Madison’s Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.

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 and partnerships that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and after school programs give young people the hands-on…