Extension Educator - 4-H Youth Development - Williams County

The Ohio State University • Williams, AZ

4d • $42,100 - $72,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Bryan, Ohio, and serves Williams County. The Extension Educator will provide guidance and leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to local and area needs. They will work in conjunction with the 4-H Program Assistant to lead the Williams County 4-H program. Key responsibilities include implementing and supporting a comprehensive volunteer system, conducting community needs assessments, designing and teaching educational programming, and establishing community partnerships. The role also involves designing and implementing 4-H camp programming, supporting the county fair, and potentially replicating existing programs like STEM/Financial management school enrichment. The Educator will develop promotional materials, evaluate educational programs, participate in discussions regarding program funding and budget management, and may be responsible for securing external funds. Additionally, the position requires participation in Extension teams and actively ensuring diversity and equal access to programs and facilities.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

• Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience (for Extension Educator 3 level)

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to local and area needs.
• Work in consort with the 4-H Program Assistant to lead the Williams 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 day camping programming, including recruitment, selection, training, and on-going oversight of camp counselors and adult volunteers.
• Work with the county junior and senior fair boards in supporting the county fair.
• The Educator may be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs, including STEM/Financial management school enrichment programming, 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, utilizes 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 share 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.
• Actively work to ensure a diversity among potential clientele and learners, as well as equal access to programs and facilities without regard to age, race, creed, color, handicap, sex, sexual orientation, developmental disability, national origin, marital status, arrest or non-program related conviction record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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