4-H Extension Program Lead - Youth Development

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Extension Program Coordinator to promote, expand, and implement 4-H Youth Development programs across schools and communities. This 100% full-time Civil Service role focuses on program coordination, volunteer leadership, and data reporting.

Responsibilities include planning educational activities, evaluating programs, maintaining records, recruiting volunteers, and coordinating with Extension staff to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• College coursework in any field of study acceptable.
• Progressively responsible volunteer or professional work in coordinating educational/community programs relevant to role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning of educational activities for the program.
• Identify priority needs for Extension 4-H youth programs.
• Conduct evaluation of program activities and adjust as needed.
• Provide leadership to volunteers, 4-H members, and families.
• Maintain administrative records including 4-HOnline and 4-H Fair Entry.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for safety and welfare.
• Recruit, screen and train adult 4-H volunteers.
• Coordinate volunteer trainings and regular communications.
• Develop marketing plans to recruit volunteers and youth.
• Attend staff meetings and report accomplishments.

Skills

Youth program planning

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

College coursework

Semester hours credit equivalence (24/36/48 months)

Tools

4-HOnline

4-H Fair Entry

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an Extension Program Coordinator to promote, expand, and implement 4-H Youth Development programs across schools and communities. This 100% full-time Civil Service role focuses on program coordination, volunteer leadership, and data reporting.

Responsibilities include planning educational activities, evaluating programs, maintaining records, recruiting volunteers, and coordinating with Extension staff to meet community needs.