4-H Youth Development Educator - Animal Science Lead

Penn State University; Lebanon, Northern (Lebanon County, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

Penn State Extension Lebanon County seeks an energetic Extension Educator to lead and grow the local 4-H program and support statewide efforts. The role involves delivering hands-on youth programs, supervising volunteers, and building partnerships with local agricultural groups to engage diverse youth audiences.

The position emphasizes curriculum development, program evaluation, fundraising oversight, and collaboration with the State 4-H Animal Science team to expand services across PA.

Qualifications

• Candidate should possess teaching, program development, and evaluation skills, and demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with youth, parents, leaders, government officials, and the general public.
• Candidate must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with diverse audiences and commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programs as part of the Pennsylvania 4-H program and local county needs.
• Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
• Promote the 4-H program to retain current members and recruit new youth audiences.
• Provide leadership to reach urban and rural populations and expand program offerings.
• Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for participants in 4-H events.

Skills

Teaching

Program development

Evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Youth development / agriculture / education degree

Job description

Penn State Extension Lebanon County seeks an energetic Extension Educator to lead and grow the local 4-H program and support statewide efforts. The role involves delivering hands-on youth programs, supervising volunteers, and building partnerships with local agricultural groups to engage diverse youth audiences.

The position emphasizes curriculum development, program evaluation, fundraising oversight, and collaboration with the State 4-H Animal Science team to expand services across PA.