Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Lycoming County

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State Extension seeks an Extension Educator to implement the Lycoming County 4-H program and support statewide efforts. The role focuses on hands-on activities that foster critical thinking, leadership, and community engagement through clubs, camps, and after-school programs.

The educator will recruit and supervise volunteers, build partnerships, and develop a revenue portfolio while guiding professional development for the local program.

Qualifications

• Teaching, program development, and evaluation skills are required.
• Positive human relations and effective communication with youth, parents, leaders, and the public are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational programs, materials, and activities 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 and diverse youth audiences.
• Coordinate registration, supervision, and transportation for participants in 4-H youth events held in other counties, across the state, or out of state.
• Develop partnerships and collaborations with other youth-serving groups, schools, or organizations.
• Provide administrative oversight to 4-H volunteers, youth, and clubs to ensure policy and procedures are followed.

Skills

Teaching

Program development

Evaluation skills

Positive human relations

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

**Penn State Extension** seeks an innovative, energetic professional **Extension Educator** with a passion for positive youth development to help implement the Lycoming 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, Lycoming County, Montoursville, PA.** The individual in this position works as a representative of **The Pennsylvania 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, and demonstrate positive human relations and effective communication skills necessary to work effectively with youth, parents, leaders, government officials, and the general public.* Ability to carry equipment and educational materials and supplies, with or without accommodation.* Willingness to work flexible hours. **Preferred Qualifications:*** A degree in youth development, agriculture, communication, education, nutrition, community development, leadership or a closely related field.* Experience with 4-H.* 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### **Application Instructions:**In addition to the application, candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications in the position. **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. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. 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