Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Lake County

Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Lake County

Provides overall guidance and leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to meet local and area needs. Implement and support a comprehensive volunteer system through identification, selection, orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation of adult and youth volunteers to support local 4-H programming. Use appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community.

Communicate effectively with demographics of county. Design, implement and teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth. Work with and/or lead committees and volunteers and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of program goals. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs. Design and implement a high-quality, annual overnight residential 4-H camp and day camping programming, including recruitment, selection, training, and on-going oversight of camp counselors and adult volunteers.

Work with the county junior and senior fair boards in supporting the county fair. The Educator may be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs, including animal science education, STEM school enrichment programming and teen engagement that meets the needs of their local community. The Educator will develop promotional material, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals.

The Educator evaluates educational programs and dissemination methods, as well as, utilize existing evaluation instruments to evaluate the teaching effectiveness, program quality and results of local programs. Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding and share responsibility for the management of the county budget. May also be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. Participate as a member of county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision and values of both Ohio State University Extension and 4-H Youth Development.

Actively work to ensure a diversity among potential clientele and learners, as well as equal access to programs and facilities without regard to age, race, creed, color, handicap, sex, sexual orientation, developmental disability, national origin, marital status, arrest or non-program related conviction record.

This position is located in Painesville, Ohio and serves Lake County.

This position is a three-year term position.

Extension Educator 1 Requires a Bachelor's Degree $42,100 - $55,000

Extension Educator 2 Requires a Master's Degree $47,700 - $62,300

Extension Educator 3 Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience $55,700 - $72,700

The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package. Based on position type and eligibility.

OSU will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Career Roadmap language i.e., Function:
Education Sub-Function:
Extension Educators Career Band:
Individual Contributor – Specialized

Career Level:

S1, S2, S3, S4