Extension Educator

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The 4-H Extension Educator is a community-based academic professional of the University of Minnesota Extension. This position links University of Minnesota research and Minnesota residents by creating learning opportunities that address local needs.

Salary Range: $59,000-$68,000 (9621YD); $68,000-$75,000 (9622YD). Salary ranges listed are based on 100% time position.

Position Location:
Clay County Extension Office, Moorhead. This is an in office, part-time, 80% FTE (32 hours/week).

This position also works in various educational settings in communities within the respective county, including outdoors (e.g., camps, fairs). Must be able to travel several times per week within the county and regionally/statewide multiple times per year.

Anticipated start date:
September 28-October 30, 2026

Apply by:
August 16, 2026

Work primarily work with adults to lead, manage and steward the full range of 4-H Youth Development programming in the county.

• Required to complete the job screening questionnaire to be considered for any roles ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Bachelor's degree at time of hire in fields related to but not limited to education, social sciences, family and consumer sciences, sociology, psychology, and agriculture. Degree must be completed by the start date.
• Experience (paid or unpaid) leading, teaching, and/or managing programs for youth, grades K-12.
• Experience in recruiting, guiding, or managing volunteers or staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with peers, leaders and leadership, stakeholders, volunteers, participants and others, including those that may have diverse missions, goals, and backgrounds, in order to achieve and follow Extension goals, objectives and expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to document, track and follow financial policies, processes and procedures (including University, Extension, Department, County and related).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, priorities and schedules while maintaining high quality of work and working with minimal supervision.
• Evidenced ability to effectively communicate in English using oral and written communication methods (e.g., business correspondence, publications, presentations, web, and social media).

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

The U of M is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

University of Minnesota Extension Department of Youth Development works in partnership with communities to build engaged young people who are ready to learn and lead in a global society. Using youth development methods and principles that are based on experiential learning and proven to result in positive youth development; we foster sustainability and resilience by building community‑wide knowledge, capacity, and networks that support the healthy development of youth.

Our audiences include: youth grades K‑13 living in urban, suburban, rural, tribal, and online communities; volunteers, youth workers, and partners who deliver positive youth development programming; and, agencies, organizations, and groups that affect the lives of youth.