H Program Educator

Job Summary

The 4‑H Program Educator, part of the Division of Extension Wisconsin 4‑H Program and housed within the Positive Youth Development Institute, provides overall leadership for a county‑based 4‑H program. The role includes Program Administration, Volunteer Management, and Education & Youth Advocacy.

• Lead program administration, expanding 4‑H membership and ensuring quality membership experiences.
• Maintain consistency of 4‑H programs with the purpose, vision, and values of the Wisconsin 4‑H program, including chartered 4‑H clubs and groups.
• Oversee policy and risk management for all 4‑H programs.
• Develop collaborative relationships with other organizations to broaden programming opportunities.
• Manage volunteers delivering 4‑H programming, including identification, selection, orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.
• Provide coaching and support to volunteers and ensure compliance with Wisconsin 4‑H, UW‑Madison Division of Extension, and USDA policies.
• Utilize various delivery methods to provide resources and teach content in youth development, organization development, and volunteer development.
• Serve as the connection to educational resources of Wisconsin 4‑H, UW‑Madison Extension, and the USDA.
• Support youth engagement and leadership in 4‑H clubs, groups, and programs.
• Facilitate positive development of young people through 4‑H programs, projects, and activities.
• Coordinate logistics and resources for outreach programs, including scheduling and securing resources.
• Develop, evaluate, and recommend improvements to curriculum and programs.
• Assist with monitoring outreach program budget spending.

• Demonstrated experience in programming and/or service delivery related to youth development.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain professional work environments.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

• Two years of experience leading, managing, and/or evaluating educational programs.
• Experience managing and/or supervising volunteers and/or staff.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, regulations, risk and data management requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with other agencies, community-based services, or organizations.

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to this position’s focus.
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in a relevant field.

Starting salary: $60,795.00 per year. Comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, competitive health, dental, vision, life insurance, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension fund.

Main office:
Green Lake, WI. Primary programming focus on Green Lake County; additional work may be conducted over a broader area. Position requires in‑person, onsite work at a designated campus location. Occasional nights and weekends may be required to meet program needs.

University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and will provide necessary background checks as part of the hiring process.