Regional Educator - 4-H - Charlestown, IN

Purdue University; Charlestown (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Extension Educators link Land Grant University research to Indiana residents by supporting learning opportunities for youth and volunteers. The role collaborates with local agencies, schools, and partners to analyze needs and develop evidence-based educational programs and provide resources to communities.

This professional contributor position leads the local 4-H program and Youth Development Programming under supervision, coordinating day-to-day activities and delivering

Qualifications

• Master's degree or bachelor’s degree plus 2.5 years of experience.
• 6 months of experience in educational program development and management.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license or dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead Community 4-H Clubs, ensuring best practices and volunteer placement.
• Manage youth and volunteer enrollment through 4honline.
• Supervise volunteers delivering 4-H programming.
• Advise and support 4-H Affiliates.
• Connect with State and Regional 4-H Staff to promote educational programs.
• Develop 4-H and Youth Development regional experiences using Purdue Extension's statewide curriculum.
• Coordinate the 4-H Culminating Event, recorded in Fair Entry.
• May hire and supervise county support staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree + 2.5 years experience

Job description

Job Summary

Extension Educators provide the link between Land Grant University research and Indiana residents by supporting innovative learning opportunities for youth and youth-serving volunteers and professionals to ensure positve youth development experiences. Educators collaborate with local, regional, and state agencies, partner organizations, businesses, and schools to analyze needs; develop, implement, and oversee vibrant and sustainable research-based educational programs; and provide resources and expertise to the local community. The Extension Educator will provide evidence-based learning opportunities and individual stakeholder consultations.

This is a professional contributor position that works under general supervision while being responsible for day-to-day coordination and leadership of the local 4-H program and/or local Youth Development Programming.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinate and lead Community 4-H Clubs, ensuring best practices and volunteer placement
• Manage youth and volunteer enrollment through 4honline
• Supervise volunteers delivering 4-H programming
• Advise and support 4-H Affiliates
• Connect with State and Regional 4-H Staff to promote educational programs
• Develop 4-H and Youth Development regional experiences using Purdue Extension's statewide curriculum
• Coordinate the 4-H Culminating Event, recorded in Fair Entry
• May hire and supervise county support staff

Requirements:

• Master's degree, or bachelor's plus 2.5 years of experience
• 6 months of experience in educational program development and management
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Valid U.S. driver's license or dependable transportation

Additional Information:

This position is located in Charlestown, IN. Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. A background check and MVR check is required. FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university