Community & Economic Development Educator (12‑Month)

Laseagrant; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Extension is seeking a Visiting Extension Educator in Community and Economic Development to lead, deliver, and evaluate educational programs across Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties, with the position housed in East St.

Louis, IL. This 12-month, full-time role emphasizes needs assessment, strategic planning, and collaboration with local partners within a statewide extension network.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, community development, business, management, or related field; degree must be completed by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership, interpret and integrate information, and deliver educational programming in designated expertise areas.
• Assess local needs through systematic analysis and collaborate with community organizations.
• Develop curricula and programs to address local needs and align with state and national priorities.
• Deliver high-impact programs using diverse delivery methods and coordinate with colleagues and volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Networking

Education

Master's degree in urban planning / public administration / community development

Job description

University of Illinois Extension is seeking a Visiting Extension Educator in Community and Economic Development to lead, deliver, and evaluate educational programs across Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair Counties, with the position housed in East St.

Louis, IL. This 12-month, full-time role emphasizes needs assessment, strategic planning, and collaboration with local partners within a statewide extension network.