4-H Program Educator

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

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking an Outreach Specialist as part of the 4-H Extension Institute in Buffalo County, Western Wisconsin. The role focuses on leadership and direction for a county-based 4-H program across administration, volunteers, and education.

The position emphasizes building partnerships, developing curricula, and delivering outreach content to communities while coordinating day-to-day activities with staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, particularly in a programming capacity, as well as volunteer management.
• Experience supporting youth development, Extension, or volunteer-focused programs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Volunteer management

Youth development

Outreach programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM systems

Newsletter creation

Job description

Salary

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Outreach Specialist

Job Summary

Buffalo County is located in Western Wisconsin along the scenicMississippi River. Our rural landscape poses a great atmosphere forour communities and our youth. This position, housed in thePositive Youth Development Institute, is a great opportunity togrow connections between the area's strengths and the community asa whole.

The 4-H Program Educator is a part of the Division of ExtensionWisconsin 4-H Program, which is housed within the Positive YouthDevelopment (PYD) Institute. The 4-H Program Educator providesoverall leadership and direction for a county-based 4-H program.This position includes three primary roles:1) ProgramAdministration, 2) Volunteer Management, 3) Education and YouthAdvocacy

County Location

The main office for this position is located in Alma, WI and theprimary programming focus is Buffalo County; however, someprogramming may also be conducted over a broader geographicalarea.

In Person

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

Evening/Weekend Work

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

Travel Expectations

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements fortransportation adequate to meet position responsibilities andessential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Applicants are Required To

Have a valid drivers license and areliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-statework travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicleuse authorization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds with assistance
• Endure standing for periods of time
• Ability work outside, particularly at the local county fair

Key Job Responsibilities

• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics insupport of an outreach program
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program contentand materials
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships tosupport the outreach program
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budgetspending
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and providesrecommendations for improvement
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to communitymembers
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and proceduresthrough oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff andstudent and community volunteers

Department

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

About the Institute: The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares theyouth of today to become the effective, empathic adults oftomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teensin governance build youth and adult capacity that help both sidesgrow. 4-H clubs, camps and afterschool programs give young peoplethe hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding ofthemselves and the world.

Compensation

The minimum annual (12 months) starting Salary for the position is$60,795 but is negotiable based on experience andqualifications

Benefits

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such asgenerous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitiveinsurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefitsinformation can be found at ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ ).

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, particularly in a programmingcapacity, as well as volunteer management.
• Experience supporting youth development, educational,Extension, or volunteer-focused programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using enrollment, registration, event management, orcustomer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Experience creating newsletters, social media content,marketing materials, or website updates.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Application Deadline

September 2, 2026 at 11:59pm(CDT).

Contact Information

Michele Blakeman (Human Resources)

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Kari Weiss (Hiring Manager)

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