4-H Program Educator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Janesville, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The 4-H Program Educator is part of the Division of Extension’s Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute, which works to engage Wisconsin youth in opportunities to learn, lead, grow, and thrive. Wisconsin 4-H is a youth-driven, volunteer-supported organization that expands access and empowers young people through clubs and groups across the state and tribal nations.

The position provides overall leadership and direction for the county-based 4-H club and program in Rock County, serving approximately 900 youth members and more than 200 adult volunteers. It oversees day-to-day program operations, including volunteer supervision, and focuses on developing collaborations and expanding membership and programming opportunities. The role has three primary areas: program leadership, volunteer management, and education and youth advocacy. Time spent across these areas depends on the needs of the county program.

The main office is in Janesville, Wisconsin. The primary programming focus is Rock County, though some programming may extend to a broader geographic area. Work is performed in person onsite and includes frequent evening and weekend work. Employees must arrange transportation adequate for position responsibilities and must have a valid driver’s license and reliable independent transportation for periodic in-state travel, and/or meet UW–Madison vehicle-use authorization requirements. The position requires the ability to lift 30 pounds with assistance.

The minimum annual starting salary is $60,795, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who successfully complete the language proficiency assessment may receive a bilingual title designation and an annual salary increase of $3,500. Benefits include vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and savings accounts; and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least three years of experience leading, managing, and/or evaluating youth development programs.
• At least two years of experience managing and/or supervising volunteers and/or staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, including reporting requirements and risk and data management.
• Ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds, including differences in race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or compliance with UW–Madison vehicle-use authorization requirements.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds with assistance.
• Successful completion of an initial caregiver check and subsequent checks every two years, as required under Wisconsin Caregiver Law.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a field relevant to the position’s responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, community-based services, or organizations to address educational needs.
• Spanish speaking, writing, and comprehension skills, and knowledge and understanding of Latino culture; language skills will be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the county 4-H program, expand membership, and ensure quality membership experiences.
• Ensure programs using the 4-H name and emblem align with the PYD Institute’s purpose, vision, and values, including chartered 4-H clubs and groups.
• Cultivate partnerships with organizations to expand 4-H club and participation programming opportunities.
• Supervise staff and volunteers who deliver 4-H Positive Youth Development programming.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive volunteer development and management system covering identification, selection, orientation and training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.
• Coach and support volunteers in delivering 4-H Positive Youth Development programs.
• Ensure compliance with PYD Institute, Wisconsin 4-H club and membership program, UW–Madison Division of Extension, and USDA policies and procedures.
• Use varied delivery methods to provide resources and teach youth development, organization development, and volunteer development content.
• Connect participants with educational resources from the PYD Institute, UW–Madison Division of Extension, and USDA.
• Support youth engagement and leadership in 4-H clubs, groups, programs, projects, and activities.
• Facilitate young people’s positive development through 4-H programs, projects, and activities.
• Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members.
• May assist with monitoring outreach program budget spending.
• Schedule and secure resources and communicate logistics in support of an outreach program.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum and programs, and recommend improvements.
• Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships that support the outreach program.
• Research, develop, and facilitate outreach program content and materials.
• Lead implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers.

Benefits

• Vacation, holidays, and paid time off.
• Competitive insurance and savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits.
• A $3,500 annual salary increase for candidates who successfully complete the language proficiency assessment and receive the bilingual title designation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level