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

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

Job summary

Ohio State University Extension - Medina County seeks an Extension Educators Coordinator 3 to support the 4-H Youth Development program. The role partners with the 4-H Educator and County Extension team to plan, deliver, and expand STEM experiences for youth across schools, libraries, parks, camps, and clubs.

The position focuses on hands-on STEM curricula and Cloverbud programming, with travel to Medina County sites and state trainings. 40 hours weekly, regular schedule.

Qualifications

• Must pass Ohio State University background check and fingerprinting.
• Travel to Medina County and trainings in Columbus and other areas in Ohio.
• Coursework or experience in youth development, education, agriculture, or a STEM field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and teach hands-on 4-H STEM curricula in various spaces.
• Lead Cloverbud programming including committee, day camp, and judging.
• Assist with planning, setting up, and managing events and registrations.
• Manage program equipment and data metrics to evaluate impact.
• Attend county fair board and junior fair meetings as needed.

Skills

Youth development experience

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

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).

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.

• 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:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final 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.