Extension Educator, Associate - Extension Volunteer Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous retirement contributions

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition waiver

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Wyoming Extension seeks an Extension Volunteer Specialist to lead volunteer development across 4-H programs, coordinating statewide efforts and supporting county extension staff. This role requires expertise in volunteer program management, risk oversight, and positive youth development.

Responsibilities include training staff, evaluating program impacts, and ensuring compliance with volunteer policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in volunteer development, youth development, agriculture education, extension education, K-12 education, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience relevant to the essential duties of this position.
• Broad understanding of volunteer development, youth development, educational leadership, extension education, risk management, human resources, and/or community vitality with subject matter competence.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record compliant with University requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop volunteer leadership best practices, curricula, training opportunities, and professional development for UW Extension.
• Lead the development of a statewide volunteer management system, including background checks and risk management coordination.
• Collaborate with state specialists to implement statewide volunteer committees and related efforts.
• Regularly review and revise volunteer policies and procedures for 4-H and other extension programs.
• Provide statewide leadership for volunteer education and recognition and support county professionals in volunteer recruitment.
• Create training for staff with volunteer management responsibilities and lead professional development for volunteers.
• Evaluate impacts of the UW Extension volunteer program at various levels and communicate results.
• Provide feedback and coaching to volunteers and Extension educators to ensure compliance with codes of conduct and policies.

Skills

Volunteer development

Youth development

Educational leadership

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in volunteer development, youth development, agriculture education, extension education, K-12 education, or closely related field

Ph.D. in volunteer development, youth development, agriculture education, extension education, K-12 education, or closely related field

Job description

Extension Educator, Associate - Extension VolunteerSpecialist

Join Our Campus Community!

Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming.Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and drivenindividuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If yourexpertise and experience align with the goals of our institution,we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to applyand become a valued member of our vibrant campus communitytoday!

Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.Benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributesover 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employeecontribution, the total contribution toward your retirement planexceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoyaccess to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitiveemployer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit yourneeds.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave,paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents cantake advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous educationand professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthywith wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental healthresources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Associate University Extension Educator, Extension VolunteerDevelopment Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

The individual in this position will provide leadership, guidance,organization, management, and educational opportunities to supportvolunteer development as part of the UW Extension 4-H YouthDevelopment team. This position will also be called upon to consultwith, or provide volunteer training for, other Extension programs,such as Master Gardeners, as appropriate. This individual needsexpertise in principles of volunteer program management, positiveyouth development, conflict management, background screening,training development, and overall risk management with applicationto participant safety.

The individual in this position works under the guidance andsupervision of the UW Extension, 4-H Program Leader with input fromthe UW Extension Director/Associate Dean for the College ofAgriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources (CALSNR) and theUW Extension Associate Director supervising the 4-H program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop volunteer leadership best practices, curricula,training opportunities, and professional development for UWExtension.
• Lead the development of, and provide updates to, a volunteermanagement monitoring system to streamline required documentationand coordinate risk management efforts, including background checksfor volunteers.
• Work cohesively with state level program area specialists toimplement a statewide volunteer committee, conference, and otherefforts as needed.
• Regularly review and revise volunteer policies and proceduresfor 4-H and other extension programs.
• Provide statewide leadership for volunteer education andrecognition as well as the support of county extensionprofessionals in the recruitment of engaged volunteers.
• Develop and implement training for support staff with volunteermanagement responsibilities.
• Lead professional development and enrichment experiences forvolunteers.
• Evaluate and communicate the impacts of the UW Extensionvolunteer program at local, regional, state, and federallevels.
• Provide feedback and coaching to volunteers and UW Extensioneducators in order to ensure volunteer code of conduct and policiesare followed. This includes overseeing any volunteer correctiveactions, in coordination with UW Extension educators and theWyoming State 4-H Program Leader.
• Engage with other offices at the University of Wyoming, asneeded and including but not limited to, Human Resources, GeneralCounsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Equal Employment Opportunity,etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed master's degree. Conferred degree must be involunteer development, youth development, agriculture education,extension education, K-12 education, or a closely relatedfield.
• 5+ years professional experience relevant to the Essential JobDuties (below) of this position.
• Coursework and/or professional experience must provide a broadand significant understanding of volunteer development, youthdevelopment, educational leadership, extension education, riskmanagement, human resources, and/or community vitality, along witha high degree of subject matter competence in these areas.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR)compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

Experience Evaluation

Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-timeequivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will beprorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working anaverage of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately oneyear of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for allcurrent and previous positions. Failure to provide this informationmay affect the evaluation of qualifications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in volunteer development, youth development,agriculture education, extension education, K-12 education, or aclosely related field.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Positive Youth Developmentand adult learning theory.
• Experience or course work in audience-needs identification,program development, experiential learning, and programevaluation.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Completed online UW application.
• A detailed letter of intent that specifically addresses yourqualifications relative to the minimum and desired qualificationsfor this position
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Copies of all college transcripts; official transcriptsrequired at time of hiring
• Contact information for four (4) professional references whocan address your professional qualifications.

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 9/11/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

The office location for this position hasflexibility to be in several UW Extension offices with a preferencefor being in the state office located on campus at the Universityof Wyoming in Laramie. An individual in this position is expectedto maintain a presence in the state office to effectively balancethe duties of the position. The work schedule will vary, andoccasional nights and weekend work and travel will be necessary. Remote work is not offered for this position.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UnitedStates; sponsorship for work authorization or work visas are notavailable for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as aprotected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request anaccommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [e-mail].

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-yearuniversity, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, andoutreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong communityties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramieoffers both outstanding recreational opportunities and closeproximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denverarea. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoorenjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually.For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Job Identification: 262257

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Job Schedule: Full Time

Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US

Posted Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40

Travel: Yes, 10%