Bilingual Associate 4-H Program Educator

UWMSN University of Wisconsin Madison; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Bilingual Associate Educator to join Green and Lafayette County Extension teams and the Positive Youth Development Institute. The role focuses on Juntos 4‑H planning with Darlington and Monroe districts, family engagement, and college readiness for 8th–12th grade Latinx students.

The position is primarily in‑person with occasional evenings and weekends, and a term through Sep 30, 2028 with potential renewal depending on funding.

Qualifications

• Bilingual required: Spanish speaking, writing and comprehension; knowledge of Hispanic culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse communities.
• Experience presenting educational content to groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and supports educational programming in Spanish and English, adapting for linguistic and cultural needs.
• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement.
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Strong verbal and written comms

Youth programs experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Bilingual Associate 4‑H Program Educator is a member of the Green and Lafayette Counties Extension teams and the Positive Youth Development Institute. The position will work with school districts in Monroe and Darlington as well as community based organizations to implement the Juntos curriculum in both counties, in addition to other youth development program opportunities. The Bilingual Associate Educator reports directly to the Area 15 Extension Director. The Bilingual Associate Educator will be trained in the Juntos program including core components of Juntos 4‑H, which include family engagement in 4‑H clubs and summer programming. The Associate Educator will work with identified middle and high schools and community collaborators to promote family involvement and focus on academic success, career exploration and college readiness activities of youth participants. This program will provide culturally responsive, high quality community based Juntos program to a cohort of Latinx students and others in 8th - 12th grade. Programs will include family engagement and support, and will assist youth in achieving academic success with an emphasis on going to post‑secondary education. During the summer, Juntos 4‑H participants will engage in experiential learning, as well as workplace and campus visit experiences. An emphasis will be placed on building relationships between middle school and high school students with undergraduate student mentors, academic advisors, career counselors, and business and community leaders. A major part of this role includes working with Darlington and Monroe school districts to recruit students, organize and implement the academic year long program, implement a 4‑H club program with the youth and families, and maintain contact with students and families throughout the academic years with bilingual family engagement workshops and events.

County Location

The main office for this position is located in Green County, WI and the primary programming focus is Green County and Lafayette County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.

Terminal Position

The initial period of employment will be through September 30, 2028, with the possibility to become renewable or be extended contingent upon available funding.

In Person

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated county work 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.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds with assistance

Ability to work in inclement weather

Key Job Responsibilities

• Teaches and/or supports educational programming (in target language and English) and adapts educational approaches in a manner that are culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate for the audiences’ needs.
• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement.
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies.
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience.
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs.
• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner‑centered activities and lessons.
• Teaches and/or supports educational programming in Spanish and adapts educational approaches in a manner that are culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate for the audiences’ needs.

Department: 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

Compensation: The salary for the position is $41,500.

Pro‑rated Salary This is a part‑time position, which means actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE (full‑time status). At 70% FTE, the person hired can expect to receive 70% of the advertised salary. Please note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by appointment percentage.

Benefits Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). Additional Compensation Details This position is funded through a designated funding source with established compensation limits. Therefore, the salary for this role is capped at $41,500, and offers cannot exceed the approved funding amount.

Required Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and community members.
• Experience presenting educational content in large groups and individual settings.
• Experience with self direction and ability to follow through in developing, organizing, planning and implementing programs/activities.
• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage confidential information and work‑related materials with professionalism and discretion.
• Familiarity with and/or interest in community engagement.
• Bi‑cultural experience (relating to more than one distinct culture) with demonstrated experience working with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, specifically Latinx youth and families.
• Bilingual Required Spanish speaking, writing and comprehension skills; knowledge and understanding of Hispanic culture. Language skills will be evaluated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 4‑H or other youth focused programming or working with a non‑profit organization.
• Experience in educational outreach and access, student aid program such as FAFSA, scholarships or student loan programs.
• Knowledge of academic success strategies such as study skills, time management, note/test taking, etc.
• Knowledge of barriers to post‑secondary education.
• Experience working with leadership programs or recruitment and management of volunteers.
• Experience working with limited income/first generation college bound students.

Education

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education: Some post secondary coursework in education, child or youth development, social sciences, or humanities

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre‑employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on‑campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW‑Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline is October 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

Contact Information

Michele Blakeman (Human Resources) [e-mail] (608) 262‑7110

Lynn Perkins (Hiring Manager) [e-mail] (608) 341‑6370 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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