Extension Educator -H Youth Development - Shelby

Position: Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development - Shelby County
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Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development - Shelby County## Department:

FAES | Dayton Adventure Central This position is located in Sidney, OH as part of the Shelby County Extension team.

Provide guidance and leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to local and area needs. Work with the other Extension professionals and lead the Shelby County 4-H program in its entirety. 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. Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community.

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 potentially day camping programming, including recruitment, selection, training, and on-going oversight of camp counselors and adult volunteers.

May be asked to support current 4-H camp facilities which may include but is not limited to serving on the camp board and/or camp corporation, participating with respective committees, providing service to the facility, and offering guidance to the overall camp management. Work with the county junior and senior fair boards in supporting the county fair and may serve as junior fair coordinator.

The Educator may be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs, including animal science education, college and career readiness, STEM/financial management, 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, utilizing 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 shares 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.

Develop an Area of Expertise appropriate to locally identified needs; provide expertise in the development, enhancement and support for statewide Extension and 4-H programming, including active participation in a state 4-H Design Team. Approximately 10% time will be dedicated to statewide issues (required).  Be an effective team player.  Work collaboratively with Extension Educators in all program areas (Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences), where interdisciplinary efforts are needed to meet broad local issues and carry out major programming efforts.

Actively work to ensure a diversity among potential clientele and learners, as well as equal access to programs…