Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) - University of Illinois Extension

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development at University of Illinois Extension promotes and implements 4-H programs in schools and communities. You will collaborate with 4-H clubs and special interest groups to deliver high-quality learning opportunities centered on positive youth development.

Responsibilities include coordinating hands-on workshops, after-school sessions, exhibitions, and community service events, working with the 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist to

Responsibilities

• Program Coordination and Development: Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist.
• Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff.

Job description

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life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the
world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address
societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way
that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of
understanding and influence.
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Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better,
healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities.
Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting
the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing
educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is
based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Job Summary

The Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development supports the promotion, expansion, and implementation of University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs in the schools and communities. Works closely with established 4-H clubs and special interest groups to fulfill the goals of the 4-H program and provide high-quality learning opportunities surrounding the key aspects of positive youth development. This may include, but is not limited to, coordinating and facilitating hands-on educational workshops, after-school learning sessions, exhibition opportunities, and community service events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Coordination and Development
  * Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist.
  * Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff,