The Ohio State University – Extension – Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development – Portage County

Extension Educator, 4‑H Youth Development - Portage County

Job : R156688

Post:
August 12, 2026

Screening Interview: TBD

County Interview: TBD

Salary: $42,100 to $72,700

County Extension Educator

Stark County, 4‑H Youth Development

Ravenna, OH / District 4

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.

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.

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

This position is located in Portage County, Ravenna, Ohio.

• Design, implementation, teach, evaluate, and document outcomes and impacts of community-based programs responsive to local and statewide needs. Provide overall leadership for the 4‑H Youth Development program within the county. Provide direction for, replicate, and adhere to research‑based programming models. Perform county related duties and responsibilities including Stewardship roles.
• Work collaboratively with Extension educators in all program areas (agriculture and natural resources, family & consumer sciences, and community development) where interdisciplinary efforts are needed to meet broad issues or carry out major programming efforts. Develop an area of expertise appropriate to locally identified needs (i.e. camping, STEM, Real Money Real World, teen leadership, etc.); provide expertise in the development, enhancement and support for statewide Extension and 4‑H programming, including active participation in State 4‑H design team and 4‑H Youth Development programming.
  
  Approximately 10% of this professional time is to be dedicated to statewide efforts.
• Participate in community collaborations focused on local needs and issues. Establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support achievement of program goals. Lead committees and volunteers. Conduct community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of the local community. Participate in community functions to promote programs and provide public relations to county. Use news media, social media, and develop promotion materials.
  
  Maintain and expand available resources through grants, gifts, sponsor ships, in‑kind support and fees for program participation.
• Communicate with clientele, peers, and support teams. Pursue professional development activities that lead to the development of a specialty in 4‑H Youth Development and participate in appropriate in‑services.

The successful candidate must provide own transportation.

An earned bachelor’s or master’s degree at the time of hire is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Youth Development or other educationally related areas (examples are:
Communications, Family Relations and Human Development, Recreation, Sociology, Psychology, Education including Agriculture, Extension, Elementary, Secondary, Family and Consumer Sciences and Physical).

Required Experience

Must be able to utilize a variety of teaching methods to deliver program content to diverse groups of learners. Knowledge and/or the ability to learn concepts, processes, ideas, and methods of 4‑H. Experience effectively assessing, replicating and teaching research‑based educational programs to diverse audiences. Experience in building and maintaining relationships with various groups of individuals, including peers, support staff, volunteers, and local committees, in a effort to achieve common programing goals.

Basic computer skills required.

Desired Experience

Experience in the organizing, implementing and evaluating of programs. Volunteer administration experience. Experience with budget management, as well as working with grants and contracts.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen, physical, or psychological screening may be required during the post offer process.