Associate 4-H Educator

Universities of Wisconsin • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The 4-H Associate Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. This 4-H Associate Educator will primarily serve Wood County. The primary focus will include: Outreach and promotion of the 4-H Community Club program, including expanding access to diverse youth and families. Plan and coordinate programs for youth. Support the development of new 4-H in school, after school, and community clubs/groups. Assist with general support of 4-H community clubs, groups, committees, and special events. Collaborate with the Youth Development Team and other Extension Educators to support a positive youth experience. Provide administrative support across various functions, including coordination of educational programs, managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry, including through the use of 4-H Online. Complete planning and reporting processes, and effectively communicate plans, activities, and outcomes to the 4-H Program Educator, Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and other relevant stakeholders. The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging community collaborators, and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant work or volunteer experience in the area of youth programming
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
• Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high-quality work
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with adult volunteers or staff and program partners
• Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes.
• Experience developing effective collaborative relationships or coalitions with community partners and local governments
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
• Provide administrative support across various functions, including managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry including the use of 4-H Online
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED