K-12 Outreach Educator

Iowa 4-H and the county K-12 outreach educator will focus on Positive Youth Development. Staff will strive to empower youth to reach their full potential through youth-adult partnerships and research-based experiences. K-12 outreach educator will work with community partners, providing educational programs and experiences that work toward multiple life skill outcomes (productive citizens, outstanding communicators, effective leaders, and successful learners).

• Team player
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Organizational skills
• Experience working with youth and volunteers

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Develop and collaborate with internal and external partners to advance the 4-H mission and vision.
• When volunteers are utilized, ensure all volunteers comply with all risk management policies, including required training and background checks.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with county extension council members, families, volunteers, co-workers, partners and community stakeholders to build, grow, and strengthen educational programs.
• Represent Iowa State University, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and Iowa 4-H professionally and positively.
• Administer evaluations and share impacts with county extension council and partners regularly.
• Apply Positive Youth Development practices to in-and out-of-school settings.
• Utilize partnerships to implement vetted, educational curriculum-based youth development programs following the four program priority areas: (1) STEM; (2) Communications and Arts; (3) Healthy Living; (4) Leadership and Civic Engagement
  , advancing Iowa 4-H mission and vision. Ensure fidelity in program delivery.
• Promotion of additional long-term state and county 4-H opportunities.
• Assist with 4-H county fair activities as they relate to K-12 youth, while maintaining positive relationships/partnership with county fair boards and volunteers.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate county-based educational programs. Follow Iowa 4-H reporting guidelines for all program delivery.
• Support county extension council to complete county needs assessment to identify youth and adult-related priorities for the county.
• Implement 4-H programs in accordance with state and federal guidelines and policies (use of name and emblem, releases/waivers, fundraisers/activities, insurance, civil rights law, child protection policy, risk management policies, etc.) Follow county fiscal policy and procedures.
• Administer evaluations and share outcomes and impact reports with county extension council, county/regional director, youth program specialists and stakeholders.
• Work with youth program specialist, county extension council, county/regional director, and other staff to ensure adequate financial resources are secured to carry out the 4-H program.

SUPERVISOR:
County director

REPORTING:
Reports directly to and receives direction from the director with input from the county extension council. Program reporting is to the Iowa 4-H youth program specialist.

• Hours:
  
  25 hours/week
• Wages (type):
  Hourly
• Wages (status): non-exempt

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Access to Iowa State University Health Insurance, $220/pay period (bi-weekly) health insurance stipend
• $40 per month cell phone stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development

To apply, please email application, cover letter, and resume to Sammy Brand at snhasper.

Final date to receive applications 08/01/2026

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