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Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Lake County

County Extension Educator

Lake County, 4-H Youth Development

Painesville, OH / District 4

R157194
Post:
August 14, 2026

Screening Interview: TBD
County Interview: TBD
Salary: $42,100 to $72,700

This posting is for an Extension Educator (1, 2, or
3); salary and Educator level for final candidate will be determined by years of experience and education level:

Extension Educator 1
Requires a bachelor’s Degree
Salary Range: $42,100 – $55,000

Extension Educator 2
Requires a master’s Degree
Salary Range: $47,700 – $62,300

Extension Educator 3
Requires a master’s Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience
Salary Range: $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.

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

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 meet 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.

This position is a three-year term position.

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.

• Design, implementation and teaching of community-based programs that respond to local needs in the area of youth development. Implements current and designs new learning resources for 4-H members, 4-H volunteers, the school enrichment program in local…