Extension Faculty, Canyon County- 4-H Youth Development

University Of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho Southern District is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Extension Educator to lead the Canyon County 4-H Youth Development program and contribute to multi-county initiatives.

The Educator will recruit and train volunteers, supervise a full-time coordinator, and partner with university faculty, community organizations, and agencies to deliver high-quality, research-based youth development programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Youth Development, Adult Learning, Agriculture and Extension Education, Social Work, Human Development, or a closely related field completed by hire date.
• Experience providing organizational structure, guidance, and support for youth, families, and/or volunteers.
• Experience adapting research-based information for oral and written presentations.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs for youth, volunteers, and/or community partners.
• Experience using technology to market programs, deliver educational content, and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead county 4-H programming and develop multi-county initiatives.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and staff.
• Develop and deliver high-quality educational opportunities for youth.
• Collaborate with University of Idaho faculty, community organizations, governmental agencies, volunteers, and clientele to plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate program impacts.
• Collaborate with district and statewide colleagues to strengthen educational initiatives and advance a coordinated, high-quality 4-H program across Idaho.

Skills

Volunteer management

Oral presentations

Program development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s degree in Youth Development/related field

Job description

Extension Faculty, Canyon County- 4-H Youth Development

Recruitment Title Extension Faculty, Canyon County- 4-H Youth Development

Advertising Pay Range

Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with Experience

Location

Location Off Campus Location - Canyon County Extension/Caldwell

Primary Division/College

Primary Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Primary Unit

Primary Unit Southern District

Employee Category

Employee Category Faculty

Classification Group Title

Classification Group Title Extension Faculty

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 1343

Suffix 00

Contingency Code Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis

Contract Basis Fiscal Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

Anticipated Contract Start Date 10/12/2026

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Rank

Extension Type

Extension Type County Extension Educator/Professorial

Administrative Appointment Type

Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

The University of Idaho Southern District is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Extension Educator. The Extension Educator provides leadership for the Canyon County 4-H Youth Development program while contributing to multi-county 4-H initiatives in a defined area of expertise. Responsibilities include leading county 4-H programming; recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers; and developing and delivering high-quality educational opportunities for youth. The Educator supervises a full-time 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator and collaborates with five additional Extension educators who support youth programming throughout Canyon County.

Working in partnership with University of Idaho faculty, community organizations, governmental agencies, volunteers, and clientele, the Educator plans, implements, evaluates, and communicates the impacts of research-based youth development programs at the county, multi-county, district, and state levels. The Educator also collaborates with district and statewide colleagues to strengthen educational initiatives, support volunteer and staff development, and advance a coordinated, high-quality 4-H program across Idaho.

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution in Youth Development, Adult Learning, Agriculture and Extension Education, Social Work, Human Development, or a closely related field. The degree must be completed by the date of hire.
• Experience providing organizational structure, guidance, and support for youth, families, and/or volunteers
• Experience adapting research-based information for oral and written presentations
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs for youth, volunteers, and/or community partners
• Experience using technology to market programs, deliver educational content, and communicate with stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Extension Education and 4-H Youth Development (relevant experience acquired within the last 5 years preferred).
• Experience recruiting, teaching, organizing, and managing volunteers
• Experience in needs assessment and program evaluation
• Experience in disseminating research results through scholarly outlets such as refereed /peer reviewed publications and/or presentations to peer audiences
• Experience in supervising
• Experience with grantsmanship

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 lbs.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Posting Information

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/31/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

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