4-H Youth Development Extension Leader

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Extension is seeking an Extension Educator to lead the 4-H Youth Development program across Champaign and surrounding counties. This 12-month, full-time position focuses on developing, delivering, and evaluating youth education initiatives that support statewide priorities.

Responsibilities include program planning, leadership of volunteers, building partnerships with schools and communities, and ensuring high-quality youth programming with robust evaluation and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Youth Development, Education, Community/Public Health, Leadership Studies, Agricultural/Environmental Sciences or related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Degree must be completed by hire date.
• Evidenced knowledge of and experience with youth development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Educate youth about critical youth development issues.
• Provide overall leadership to the 4-H Youth Development Program across multiple counties, focusing on 4-H Clubs, 4-H Groups, and Youth Education Initiatives.
• Ensure program planning, program monitoring, and program evaluation are consistent with local needs and statewide priorities.
• Implement organizational systems and programs by teaming with Program Coordinators, Community Workers, and Volunteers who assist with program management functions and teaching roles when appropriate.
• Guide all program expansion and program quality processes.
• Create higher ed, business and community partnerships to expand and support 4-H youth development program initiatives.
• Provide training and support to volunteers who teach and work with youth.
• Have expertise in youth development; youth program development; volunteerism; equity, access, and opportunity; partnerships; and organizational systems which is shared with others through trainings and professional development.

Skills

Youth development

Education program delivery

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Illinois Extension is seeking an Extension Educator to lead the 4-H Youth Development program across Champaign and surrounding counties. This 12-month, full-time position focuses on developing, delivering, and evaluating youth education initiatives that support statewide priorities.

Responsibilities include program planning, leadership of volunteers, building partnerships with schools and communities, and ensuring high-quality youth programming with robust evaluation and