H Program Educator

4‑H Program Educator

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Profile:
Outreach Specialist

Final date to receive applications:
July 16th 2026

The 4‑H Program Educator is a part of the Division of Extension Wisconsin 4‑H Program, which is housed within the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute. The 4‑H Program Educator provides overall leadership and direction for a county‑based 4‑H program. This position includes three primary roles:
1) Program Administration,
2) Volunteer Management,
3) Education and Youth Advocacy.

• Provides leadership to the county 4‑H program focused on expanding 4‑H membership and ensuring quality membership experiences.
• Responsible for assuring that all programs bearing the 4‑H name and emblem are consistent with the purpose, vision, and values of the Wisconsin 4‑H program including chartered 4‑H clubs and groups.
• Responsible for providing oversight for all 4‑H programs in regards to policy and risk management.
• Cultivates collaborative relationships with other organizations to expand 4‑H programming opportunities.

• Manage volunteers that deliver 4‑H programming.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive 4‑H volunteer development and management system that includes: identification, selection, orientation and training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.
• Provides ongoing coaching and support to volunteers in delivery of 4‑H programs.
• Ensures compliance with Wisconsin 4‑H, UW‑Madison Division of Extension, and USDA policies and procedures.

• Utilizes a variety of delivery methods to provide resources and teach content in youth development, organization development, and volunteer development.
• Serves as the connection to the educational resources of Wisconsin 4‑H, UW‑Madison Division of Extension, and the USDA.
• Supports youth engagement and leadership in 4‑H clubs, groups, programs, projects and activities.
• Facilitates the positive development of young people through 4‑H programs, projects and activities.

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program (10%)
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program (10%)
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members (10%)
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials (10%)
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement (5%)
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending (5%)
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day‑to‑day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers (40%)

• Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to the Area Extension Director, program managers, and relevant stakeholders. (10%)

Onsite