H Program Educator

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Outreach Specialist

Buffalo County is located in Western Wisconsin along the scenic Mississippi River. Our rural landscape poses a great atmosphere for our communities and our youth. This position, housed in the Positive Youth Development Institute, is a great opportunity to grow connections between the area's strengths and the community as a whole. 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
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

The main office for this position is located in Alma, WI and the primary programming focus is Buffalo County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area. In Person It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Evening/Weekend Work This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization. Applicants are required to:
Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

Ability to lift 15-20 pounds with assistance Endure standing for periods of time Ability work outside, particularly at the local county fair

Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW-Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.

The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and after school programs give young people the hands‑on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

The minimum annual (12 months) starting Salary for the position is $60,795 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

• Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Benefits information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Experience working with youth, particularly in a programming capacity, as well as volunteer management.
• Experience supporting youth development, educational, Extension, or volunteer-focused programs.

• Experience using enrollment, registration, event management, or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Experience creating newsletters, social media content, marketing materials, or website updates.

Bachelor's Degree

Final date to receive applications is September 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

Michele Blakeman (Human Resources) michele.blakeman
Kari Weiss (Hiring Manager) kari.weiss

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