Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Fayette County

Penn State Lady Lions; Lemont Furnace (PA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Extension is seeking an innovative Extension Educator to implement Fayette County 4-H programs, supervise volunteers, and build partnerships. Based in Uniontown, PA, you will manage clubs, events, and local program development to advance youth leadership and community engagement.

You will recruit volunteers, promote inclusion, and coordinate activities across counties, including fundraising and program evaluation to ensure high-quality experiences for youth and families.

Qualifications

• Teaching, program development and evaluation skills are required.
• Strong communication with youth, parents, leaders and the public is essential.
• Ability to carry materials and supplies, with or without accommodation.
• Willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programs and activities for the Pennsylvania 4-H program and local needs.
• Recruit, screen, train and support adult volunteers.
• Promote 4-H to retain members and recruit diverse youth.
• Lead efforts to bridge urban and rural populations, including food production and community engagement.
• Coordinate local program planning and fundraising with the County 4-H Program Development Committee.
• Communicate effectively with volunteers, youth and parents.
• Develop partnerships with youth-serving groups and schools.
• Manage registration, supervision and transportation for 4-H events.

Skills

Teaching

Program development

Evaluation

Communication

Youth development

Volunteer coordination

Flexible hours

4-H experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

POSITION SPECIFICS

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

Penn State Extension seeks an innovative, energetic professional Extension Educator with a passion for positive youth development to help implement the Fayette County 4-H program as well as support the statewide program.

4-H utilizes hands‑on activities to foster critical thinking, leadership development, and community engagement. Programs are delivered through non‑formal settings, such as 4-H clubs, camps, school enrichment, and after‑school programs. Volunteers play an important role in the success of these endeavors, serving as club leaders, coaches and mentors. This position is based at Penn State Extension, Fayette County, Uniontown, PA.

The individual in this position works as a representative of Penn State University in the delivery of a comprehensive 4-H Youth Development program in a wide range of 4-H curriculum areas. This includes maintaining and expanding existing local 4-H club programs, supervising programs delivered by program assistants and volunteers, building community collaborations and partnerships, developing a revenue enhancement portfolio, and creating a professional development plan.

Major responsibilities include:

• Implement educational programs, materials, and activities as part of the overall efforts of the Pennsylvania 4-H program and the identified needs of the local county.
• Recruit, screen, train, and support adult volunteers.
• Promote the 4-H program to retain current members and recruit new and diverse youth audiences.
• Provide leadership for efforts that harmonize urban and rural populations. This could include local food production and promotion, broadening the connection between urban and rural agriculture, strengthening economic development with education to help youth and adults with job training, community engagement, and leadership development, and food insecurity issues, and needs for first‑generation 4-H families and those not previously served by Extension.
• Effectively, work with the County 4-H Program Development Committee to plan the local program including a fundraising strategy.
• Provide effective communication to volunteers, youth, and parents to ensure a quality experience.
• Foster relationships and develop partnerships with other youth‑serving groups, schools, or organizations.
• Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for participants in 4-H youth events held in other counties, across the state, or out of state.
• Implement program evaluation, documentation, and reporting.
• Provide administrative oversight to 4-H volunteers, youth and clubs to ensure that policy and procedural expectations are followed.
• Manage funds raised in the name of 4-H at the club and county levels.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Programs and Area 4-H Educator.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess teaching, program development, and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with youth, parents, leaders, government officials, and the general public.
• Able to carry equipment and educational materials and supplies, with or without accommodation.
• Willing to work flexible hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in youth development, agriculture, communication, education, nutrition, community development, leadership or a closely related field.
• 4-H experiences.
• Familiarity with various ethnic and socioeconomic audiences, interest and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's DegreeNo prior relevant work experience requiredRequired Certifications:None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $44,628.00 - $64,668.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional well‑being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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