4-H Program Educator

About the role

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:

• Program Administration
• Volunteer Management
• Education and Youth Advocacy

Responsibilities

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.

Manages 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.

Safeguards 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.

Requirements

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.

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

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Effective communication
• Leadership and management skills
• Volunteer management
• Youth development
• Conflict resolution
• Policies and procedures knowledge
• Curriculum development
• Program evaluation

Benefits

The starting salary for the position is $60,795.00. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Pay

The starting salary for the position is $60,795.00.

Schedule

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.

Contact Information

Sara Dawson
sara.dawson@wisc.edu
608-890-2629
Pat Wagner
pat.wagner@wisc.edu

Application

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Resume, Letter of Qualifications (cover letter).