Extension Faculty H Area Extension Educator, Southern District

Extension Faculty - 4-H Area Extension Educator, Southern District

Posting Number: F001352P 1.0 FTE;
Salary commensurate with experience.

Position Summary: The UI Extension 4-H Youth Development unit seeks a faculty member to lead district-wide 4-H science, healthy living or citizenship programs. The role includes program leadership, district-wide technical support, state-wide leadership, training of volunteers and staff using positive youth development principles, expanding partnerships, producing scholarly or creative products, and participating on university, college and community committees.

Roles & Allocation: Outreach & Extension 80 %, Scholarship & Creative 15 %, University Service & Leadership 5 %, Teaching & Advising 0 %.

Minimum Education/Degree: Master’s degree in child development, adult development, education, or a closely related field.

Required experience:

4+ years with 4-H programs, volunteer training, and leadership as well as expertise in 4-H science, healthy living, or citizenship and public presentation.

• Four or more years working with 4‑H, conducting programs, training volunteers, and providing leadership.
• Experience in subject‑matter fields of 4‑H science, healthy living, or citizenship.
• Strong presentation skills across varied audiences.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective team communication via technology and in‑person.
• Ability to coordinate, plan and implement eventsтипақ workshops, and training programs for school‑age children.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Grant and budget management experience.
• Conflict management skills.
• Networking Цент volunteer organizations and industry stakeholders.
• Developing and aanwijτα evaluating program procedures and policies, technical manuals or concise reports.
• Providing technical program assistance to staff and volunteers.

Physical Requirements &

Working Conditions:

• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; willing to travel statewide; valid Oleh license.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 lbs.

Closing Dates: Open until filled; applications received by February 15 2026 receive first consideration. Submit a letter of qualification, CV, three professional references, and unofficial transcripts online.

Contact:
Nancy Shelstad, Interim State 4‑H Director, shelstad, 208‑364‑4597.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer albo veterans and individuals with disabilities.