H Program Educator

Job Summary

The 4-H Program Educator is a part of the Division of Extension Wisconsin 4-H Program, which is housed within the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute. The 4-H Program Educator provides overall leadership and direction for a county-based 4-H program. This position includes three primary roles:
Program Administration, Volunteer Management, and Education and Youth Advocacy.

• Provides leadership to the county 4-H program focused on expanding 4-H membership and ensuring quality membership experiences.
• Responsible for assuring that all programs bearing the 4-H name and emblem are consistent with the purpose, vision, and values of the Wisconsin 4-H program including chartered 4-H clubs and groups.
• Responsible for providing oversight for all 4-H programs in regard to policy and risk management.
• Collaborates with other organizations to expand 4-H programming opportunities.

• Manage volunteers that deliver 4-H programming.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive 4-H volunteer development and management system that includes identification, selection, orientation and training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.
• Provides ongoing coaching and support to volunteers in delivery of 4-H programs.
• Ensures compliance with Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and USDA policies and procedures.

• Utilizes a variety of delivery methods to provide resources and teach content in youth development, organization development, and volunteer development.
• Serves as the connection to the educational resources of Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the USDA.
• Supports youth engagement and leadership in 4-H clubs, groups, programs, projects and activities.
• Facilitates the positive development of young people through 4-H programs, projects and activities.

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

• In Person:
  The position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Evening/Weekend Work:
  The position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
• Travel Expectations:
  Employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Employees 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.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift 30 pounds with assistance.

• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program.
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program.
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members.
• Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to the Area Extension Director, program managers, and any other relevant stakeholders.
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials.
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement.
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending.

• Compensation:
  The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $60,795.00 but is negotiable based on experience…