Extension Educators Coordinator 3, 4-H Youth Development - Medina County

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Extension in Medina County seeks an Extension Educators Coordinator 3, 4-H Youth Development to plan and deliver STEM-focused youth programs across schools, libraries, parks and clubs. You will support the 4-H Educator, manage volunteers, and track outcomes to demonstrate impact.

Experience in youth development, education, agriculture or STEM is preferred; background checks and travel across Medina County are required; pay range listed is hourly with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification or vocational training may be required.
• 4‑6 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and teach hands-on 4-H STEM curricula across multiple spaces.
• Lead Cloverbud programming and manage related events and committees.
• Assist with event planning, participant engagement, data tracking and reporting.

Skills

Youth development

Education

Agriculture

STEM

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Extension Educators Coordinator 3, 4-H Youth Development - Medina County Department: FAES | Cuyahoga County

Position Located in: Medina County

The 4-H Program Assistant supports the 4-H Educator and the County Extension team in planning and delivering high-quality, positive youth development experiences, bridging the gap between university research and county youth through hands‑on learning. This role focuses specifically on expanding and executing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) educational programming across various community spaces and Cloverbud planning and management.

This position will 1)plan, coordinate, and teach hands‑on 4-H STEM curricula (such as robotics, coding, aerospace, environmental science, and agricultural engineering) in spaces including in-school and after-school programs, libraries, parks, day camps, and community clubs; 2)lead Cloverbud programming including Cloverbud committee, Cloverbud day camp, and Cloverbud judging.

This program assistant will assist with planning, setting up, and managing local 4-H educational events, member engagement, volunteer management, tracking event registrations, managing program equipment, and entering survey or data metrics to evaluate program impact. Attending county fair board meetings and junior fair committee meetings as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required. Associate degree in relevant field may be preferred. 2 years of relevant experience required. 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.

Coursework or experience in youth development, education, agriculture, or a STEM field is highly preferred. Must successfully pass a comprehensive Ohio State University criminal background check and fingerprinting. Possession of a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation to travel to programming sites throughout Medina County and trainings in Columbus and other areas in the state of Ohio (travel reimbursement provided per university policy).

Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

The pay range for this profile is $16.65 - $21.77/hourly. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. Based on position type and eligibility. https://hr.osu.edu/wp-content/uploads/benefits-eligibility.pdf.

Career Roadmap Placement

• Function: Education
• Sub-Function: Extension Educators
• Career Band: Individual Contributor – Technical
• Career Level: T1, T2, T3, T4

Additional Information:Location:OSU Extension - Medina (1544)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.