4-H Outreach & Youth Development Educator

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Darlington (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No specified perks

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Outreach Specialist to lead county-level 4-H program education and volunteer management, engaging youth and communities across Lafayette County. The role emphasizes program administration, partnerships, and youth development initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with a focus on education, youth development, or related fields, and involves in-person work with possible after-hour commitments to meet community needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, particularly in programming and volunteer management.
• Experience supporting or working in youth development, Extension, or volunteer-focused programs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide management, training, and support of adult and youth Volunteers, utilizing best practices.
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program.
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members.
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials.
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement.
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending.

Skills

Youth program experience

Volunteer management

Youth development

Interpersonal skills

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking an Outreach Specialist to lead county-level 4-H program education and volunteer management, engaging youth and communities across Lafayette County. The role emphasizes program administration, partnerships, and youth development initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with a focus on education, youth development, or related fields, and involves in-person work with possible after-hour commitments to meet community needs.