Extension Program Coordinator; -H - University of Illinois Extension

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 schools and communities.

• 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 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 recommendations 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.
  • Work with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records including 4‑H Online and 4‑H Fair Entry.
  • Disseminate education information provided by Extension professionals.
  • Maintain required records and data.
  • Provide 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 participants for 4‑H opportunities.
  • Utilize a variety of promotion methods including personal contacts, social media, and printed materials.
  • Network and collaborate with other community organizations to assess needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
• Organizational Duties
  • Participate in professional development opportunities.
  • Attend staff meetings as scheduled, and provide updates to Extension staff and Extension Council on accomplishments and activities.
  • Comply with affirmative action/equal opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of University of Illinois Extension work.
  • Comply with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors, including hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various physical demands, including the ability to move, transfer and/or transport items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing and pulling movements.

Detailed information regarding the functions of this position may be obtained from Human Resources for the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) by contacting hrinois.edu.

The employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities served and must have the capability to travel from one location to another in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personal transportation. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends.

• High school graduation or GED.
• Any one or any combination that equals four (4) years/48 months of responsible volunteer or professional work experience in coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities.
• College coursework in any field of study: 60 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months); 90 semester hours equals three (3) years (36 months); 120 semester hours…