4-H Extension Educator: Youth Development Leader

Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)

Champaign (IL)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 82,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Extension Educator serves as a full-time, 12-month academic professional responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs supporting the mission of the University of Illinois Extension. This role requires strong leadership across counties and alignment with statewide priorities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Youth Development, have hands-on experience with youth programs, and demonstrate the ability to train volunteers and evaluate

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Youth Development or related field; degree must be completed by hire date.
Knowledge of youth development best practices.
Experience with youth development in informal settings.
Experience leading volunteers and program planning.

Responsibilities

Educate youth about critical youth development issues.
Provide leadership to the 4-H Youth Development program across multiple counties.
Ensure program planning, monitoring, and evaluation align with local needs and statewide priorities.
Develop curricula and collaborate with coordinators and volunteers.
Guide program expansion and quality processes.
Build partnerships with higher education, business and community.
Train and support volunteers.

Skills

Youth development

Volunteer management

Program planning

Program evaluation

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Youth Development

Job description

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Youth Development, have hands-on experience with youth programs, and demonstrate the ability to train volunteers and evaluate

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