Bilingual Associate 4-H Program Educator

University of Wisconsin Madison•Monroe, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Associate 4-H Program Educator is a member of the Green and Lafayette Counties Extension teams and the Positive Youth Development Institute. The position will work with school districts in Monroe and Darlington as well as community based organizations to implement the Juntos curriculum in both counties, in addition to other youth development program opportunities. The Bilingual Associate Educator reports directly to the Area 15 Extension Director. The Bilingual Associate Educator will be trained in the Juntos program including core components of Juntos 4-H, which include family engagement in 4-H clubs and summer programming. The Associate Educator will work with identified middle and high schools and community collaborators to promote family involvement and focus on academic success, career exploration and college readiness activities of youth participants. This program will provide culturally responsive, high quality community based Juntos program to a cohort of Latinx students and others in 8th - 12th grade. Programs will include family engagement and support, and will assist youth in achieving academic success with an emphasis on going to post-secondary education. During the summer, Juntos 4-H participants will engage in experiential learning, as well as workplace and campus visit experiences. An emphasis will be placed on building relationships between middle school and high school students with undergraduate student mentors, academic advisors, career counselors, and business and community leaders. Major responsibilities include working with Darlington and Monroe school districts to recruit students organize and implement the academic year long program implement a 4-H club program with the youth and families maintain contact with students and families throughout the academic years with bilingual family engagement workshops and events.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and community members.
Experience presenting educational content in large groups and individual settings.
Experience with self direction and ability to follow through in developing, organizing, planning and implementing programs/activities
Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage confidential information and work-related materials with professionalism and discretion
Familiarity with and/or interest in community engagement
Bi-cultural experience (relating to more than one distinct culture) with demonstrated experience working with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, specifically Latinx youth and families.
Bilingual Required Spanish speaking, writing and comprehension skills; knowledge and understanding of Hispanic culture.
Language skills will be evaluated.
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 up to 20 pounds with assistance
Ability to work in inclement weather

Nice To Haves

Experience with 4-H or other youth focused programming or working with a non-profit organization.
Experience in educational outreach and access, student aid program such as FAFSA, scholarships or student loan programs.
Knowledge of academic success strategies such as study skills, time management, note/test taking, etc.
Knowledge of barriers to post-secondary education
Experience working with leadership programs or recruitment and management of volunteers
Experience working with limited income/first generation college bound students.
Some post secondary coursework in education, child or youth development, social sciences, or humanities

Responsibilities

Teaches and/or supports educational programming (in target language and English) and adapts educational approaches in a manner that are culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate for the audiences’ needs.
Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement
Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs
Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
Teaches and/or supports educational programming in Spanish and adapts educational approaches in a manner that are culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate for the audiences’ needs.