4-H Program 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

Job Profile

Outreach Specialist

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Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Outreach Specialist

Job Summary

Lafayette County is located in the beautiful Driftless region of southwest Wisconsin. A beautiful location for working with youth and adult volunteers throughout the county. This position is supported by the Division of Extension - Positive Youth Development Institute. It offers a great opportunity to strengthen connections and collaborations between the community and UW-Madison Division of Extension through the 4-H youth development program. The 4-H Program Educator is part of the Division of Extension Wisconsin 4-H program, which is housed within the Positive Youth Development Institute. The 4-H Program Educator provides overall leadership and direction for a county-based 4-H Program. This position includes three primary roles: 1) Program Administration 2) Volunteer Management 3) Educational youth development programming

County Location

The main office for this position is located in Darlington, WI and the primary programming focus is Lafayette 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 office 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 driver's 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 15 -20 pounds with assistance
• Endure standing for periods of time
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather

Key Job 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

Department

The division of Extension, Positive Youth Development, Lafayette County is hiring for a 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 minimum annual (12 months) starting Salary for the position is $60,795 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with youth, particularly in a programming capacity as well as experience in volunteer management
• Experience supporting or working in youth development, education, Extension, or volunteer-focused programs
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional and collaborative work environments
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

Preferred Qualifications

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

Education

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields: Education, Youth Development, Social Sciences, or Human Development

Contact Information

Sara Dawson

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Manager

Lynn Perkins

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