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

Laseagrant; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Extension is seeking an Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) to support the promotion, expansion, and implementation of 4-H Youth Development programs in schools and communities.

The role focuses on coordinating educational activities, recruiting and training volunteers, and developing marketing and networking strategies to engage youth and adults across Illinois.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating educational activities and programs.
• Ability to recruit, train and supervise volunteers.
• Market outreach and networking to support program growth.

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. Identify priority needs and issues to be addressed through Extension 4-H youth programs. Conduct evaluation and provide leadership to volunteers and families.
• Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development: Recruit, screen and train adult 4-H volunteers. Coordinate trainings and maintain regular contact with volunteers.
• Marketing & Networking: Develop and implement a marketing plan to recruit adult volunteers and youth.

Job description

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

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

WETRANSFORM LIVES.
Everything we do is designed to improve the quality oflife of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around theworld. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to addresssocietal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a waythat empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels ofunderstanding and influence.
Be a partof our story. Throughlearning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University ofIllinois 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 connectingthe citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providingeducational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension isbased in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of theUniversity 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.

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

Extension - Unit 23, Pocahontas

WETRANSFORM LIVES.
Everything we do is designed to improve the quality oflife of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around theworld. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to addresssocietal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a waythat empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels ofunderstanding and influence.
Be a partof our story. Throughlearning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University ofIllinois 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 connectingthe citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providingeducational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension isbased in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of theUniversity 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.

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, to be addressed through Extension 4-H youth programs, including under-served youth audiences. Conduct evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendation for continuation or discontinuation of the program. Provide leadership, as primary contact, to volunteers, 4-H members and their families in support of local 4-H Clubs and their activities. Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee. Works with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records including 4-HOnline and 4-H Fair Entry. Disseminate education information provided by Extension professionals. Maintain required records and data. Provides monthly reports to the County Extension Director.
• Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development Recruit, screen and select adult 4-H volunteers. Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the 4-H programs, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials. Coordinate volunteer trainings related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities. Maintain contact with volunteers on a regular basis through meetings and correspondence, including email and phone. Formulate and implement standard operating procedures for all program activities, to ensure the safety and welfare of all volunteers and participants.
• Marketing & Networking Develop and implement a marketing plan and objectives to recruit adult volunteers and youth