Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) - University of Illinois Extension

About the role

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 the schools and communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist.
• Identifies 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 recommendation 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Recruit, screen and select adult 4-H volunteers.
• Coordinate volunteer trainings related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities.
• Maintain contact with volunteers on a regular basis through meetings and correspondence, including email and phone.
• Formulate and implement standard operating procedures for all program activities, to ensure the safety and welfare of all volunteers and participants.

Skills

• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Pay

$43,000

Schedule

To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to a variety of environmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground.
• Physical demands including ability to move, transfer and/or transport items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing and pulling movements.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 17, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact terrim@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.