4-H Associate Educator

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance: health/dental/vision/life

Tax-advantaged savings accounts

Retirement plan (WRS)

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Associate 4-H Program Educator to support Portage County, promote 4-H clubs, and develop in-school and community programs. You will coordinate educational activities, manage correspondence, and connect with partners to enhance youth experiences.

Ideal candidates will bring practical youth program experience, strong people skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver equitable, engaging learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant youth programming experience or volunteer work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while delivering quality work.
• Effective communication using various methods and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across functions including correspondence and records.
• Track program evaluation and incorporate feedback for improvement.
• Implement initiatives and events for the target audience.
• Procure and maintain course materials and supplies.
• Teach culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth.
• Help design marketing materials and promotions for programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Diversity and equity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

4-H Online

Job description

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Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Outreach Associate Job Summary: The Associate 4-H Program Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. This Associate 4-H Program Educator will primarily serve Portage County. The primary focus will include: Outreach and promotion of the 4-H Community Club program, including expanding access to diverse youth and families Plan and coordinate programs for youth Support the development of new 4-H in school, after school, and community clubs/groups. Assist with general support of 4-H community clubs, groups, committees, and special events Collaborate with the Youth Development Team and other Extension Educators to support a positive youth experience Provide administrative support across various functions, including coordination of educational programs, managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry, including through the use of 4-H Online Complete planning and reporting processes, and effectively communicate plans, activities, and outcomes to the 4-H Program Educator, Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and other relevant stakeholders The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging community collaborators, and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities.

County Location

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.

In Person

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

Evening/Weekend Work

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

Travel Expectations

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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 pounds with assistance
• Ability to lift 10 pounds to shoulder height

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across various functions, including managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry including through use of 4-H Online
• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner‑centered activities and lessons
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs

Department

Division of Extension, Positive Youth Development Institute, is hiring for a Associate 4-H Program Educator.

About Extension

Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW–Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.

About the Institute

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 that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and afterschool programs give young people the hands‑on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

Compensation

The starting salary for the position is $47,290 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

Required Qualifications

• - At least two years of relevant work or volunteer experience in the area of youth programming
• - Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
• - Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high‑quality work
• - Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
• - Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience working with adult volunteers or staff and program partners
• - Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes.
• - Experience developing effective collaborative relationships or coalitions with community partners and local governments

Education

Required Education High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Education Bachelor's degree preferred

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre‑employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW‑Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Contact Information

Sara Dawson 608-890-2629 [e-mail]

Jen McNelly [e-mail]

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well‑being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. UW–Madison offers a wide range of professions that cover various interests and skill levels. We employ everything from accountants to arborists, chefs to custodians, editors to electricians, graphic designers to groundskeepers, HR associates to HVAC technicians, librarians to locksmiths, mechanics to medical assistants, painters to police officers, web designers to welders, and absolutely everything in between! No matter what you are looking for professionally, chances are you will not only find it but will thrive at it while working at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.