Associate -H Program Educator

Job Category

Academic Staff

Regular

Outreach Associate

The 4-H Associate Educator is an integral member of the UW–Madison Division of Extension and works with youth, families, volunteers, schools, and community organizations to expand access to research-based positive youth development opportunities.

This position will initially serve Eau Claire County at a 40% appointment. As additional funding is secured, the position is expected to expand into Chippewa County and increase to an 80–100% appointment. The Associate Educator will lead outreach efforts, cultivate community partnerships, and deliver educational programming that engages youth and helps them develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

The primary focus will include:

• Outreach and promotion of the 4-H Community Club program, including expanding access to diverse youth and families
• Plan and coordinate programs for youth
• Support the development of new 4-H in school, after school, and community clubs/groups.
• Assist with general support of 4-H community clubs, groups, committees, and special events
• Collaborate with the Youth Development Team and other Extension Educators to support a positive youth experience
• Provide administrative support across various functions, including coordination of educational programs, managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry, including through the use of 4-H Online.
• Complete planning and reporting processes, and effectively communicate plans, activities, and outcomes to the 4-H Program Educator, Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging community collaborators, and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities.

The main office for this position is located in Eau Claire, WI and the primary programming focus is Eau Claire county; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Applicants are required to:
Have a valid driver’s license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

• Helps build and sustain relationships with community partners
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement
• Communicate plans, activities and achievements to 4-H Program Educator, Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs

The minimum annual (12 months) starting Salary for the position is $47,290 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. This is a part-time position, which means actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE. At 40% FTE, the person hired can expect to receive 40% of the advertised salary. Please note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by appointment percentage.

• Ability to teach interactive lessons to youth and adults in group settings
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
• At least two years of relevant work or volunteer experience in the area of youth programming.

• Understanding of and experience with the Eau Claire County 4-H Program
• Experience managing multiple tasks,…