Extension Educator H Youth Development

Overview

Title:

Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development
Job code:
Assistant Extension Educator-Youth Development (9621YD) or Associate Extension Educator-Youth Development (9622YD) for current 9622YD employees only (9622YD);
Academic Professional (P&A)
Appointment:
Full‑time, 100% FTE (40 hours/week); this is a salaried, not hourly, position.
Salary range: $59,000–$68,000 (9621YD); $68,000–$75,000 (9622YD). Salary ranges are based on a 100% time position.
Office locations:
- Dodge County Extension Office (City of Mantorville) – 100% FTE
- Hennepin County Extension Office (City of Eden Prairie) – 100% FTE
These are in‑person positions. Some roles may have flexible work options available.
Anticipated start date:
September 8–September 28, 2026
Apply by:
July 12, 2026

Program Development, Delivery, and Engagement – 40%

• Engage youth, volunteers, and partners to create a program plan for all youth of the county/tribal community, addressing local needs and opportunities, aligning with the strategic direction of the MN 4‑H Youth Development program and leading to program growth and sustainability.
• Design, develop, deliver, and implement high‑quality, culturally relevant, impactful programs that support youth in learning and leading.
• Develop/adapt lesson plans and teach/facilitate youth and adult learning using relevant content and instructional best practices (pedagogy/andragogy).
• Plan and manage the delivery of 4‑H clubs, camps, after‑school programs, showcase and fair opportunities, and other events and activities.
• Identify and implement strategies to grow program participation, ensuring programs and processes are welcoming to all youth, volunteers, and staff.
• Successfully collaborate, partner with and build strong working relationships with supervisor and Program Leaders, other Extension educators, peers, department team members, county partners and stakeholders; mainly in person but at times virtually.
• Develop and support community partnerships that extend program reach and expand program impact.
• Establish and maintain an effective staffing plan including partners, volunteers, interns, and short‑term employees.
• Use established evaluation tools and processes to inform future program design, improve effectiveness, demonstrate value, and market the program.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Volunteer Systems – 35%

• Establish and support a volunteer development system that builds the capacity and long‑term sustainability of the 4‑H program.
• Meet and collaborate with volunteers, volunteer leaders and others to enrich and grow relationships and volunteer roles in 4‑H.
• Identify needs and opportunities for volunteers to serve in management and delivery roles, and recruit and place individuals in these roles.
• Cultivate relationships with and build capacity of volunteers through a support system consisting of effective orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.
• Ensure the volunteer screening process is implemented and followed at all times; alert or report any concerns or variances from processes.
• Acknowledge and address problems that arise with volunteers and volunteer roles.

Program Operations – 15%

• Manage and monitor compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including youth safety, risk management, and financial management.
• Manage, oversee and document the budget related to the County 4‑H program. This includes expenses, deposits, cash and check handling, asset inventory, accurate record keeping, and financial reports. Follow strict University, Extension, 4‑H and other financial policies, processes and procedures in all aspects of program and county work.
• Ensure that self and partners, participants and volunteers follow all financial procedures related to county and related work; prepare and communicate when issues or questions arise; including meeting budget and other financial deadlines.
• Manage established processes for youth enrollment, volunteer enrollment, event participation and reporting, club chartering, program agreements, and related.
• Recruit, orient, supervise, and support interns and short‑term employees.

Communication and Reporting – 10%

• Develop/adapt and…