Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Auglaize County

The Ohio State University•OSU Extension - Auglaize (1505), OH

3d•$42,500 - $73,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Extension Educator will work collaboratively with county, center, area, and state teams of OSU Extension professionals, as well as local agency leaders and volunteers, to provide leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming responsive to local and area needs. The Educator will hold leadership roles and apply a subject-matter specialization on county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams and in professional associations at the state and national levels, advancing the mission, vision, and values of OSU Extension and 4-H Youth Development. The role also includes mentoring less senior employees and contributing to the attraction and procurement of external funds for local programming. Using formal and informal community-assessment methods, the Educator identifies community educational needs and opportunities; convenes and facilitates coalitions focused on local needs and issues; and designs, implements, and teaches educational programming for adults and/or youth. The Educator applies their specialty to developing publications and programs, may replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet community needs, and develops new resources to support learning. They develop promotional materials, lead and develop committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain community partnerships that support program goals. The Educator designs and conducts evaluations of program quality and results, interprets and applies research findings to professional practice, participates in discussions with county representatives about program funding, manages the county budget, and attracts external funds to support local programming. The position is located in Auglaize County, Ohio. Appointment level and salary range depend on qualifications: Extension Educator 1 requires a bachelor's degree ($42,500–$55,200); Extension Educator 2 requires a master's degree ($48,200–$62,550); Extension Educator 3 requires a master's degree and 11 or more years of direct or related work experience ($56,300–$73,000).

Requirements

Extension Educator 1 requires a bachelor's degree.
Extension Educator 2 requires a master's degree.
Extension Educator 3 requires a master's degree and 11 or more years of direct or related work experience.
Submit a resume and a cover letter specific to the posting; include months and years for each employment listed.
Final candidates must successfully complete a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after an offer.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with county, center, area, and state OSU Extension teams, local agency leaders, and volunteers to lead 4-H Youth Development programming.
Hold leadership roles and apply a specialty on county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams and in state and national professional associations.
Mentor less senior employees.
Contribute to attracting and procuring external funds for local programming.
Assess community educational needs and opportunities using appropriate formal and informal methods.
Convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on local needs and issues.
Design, implement, and teach educational programming for adults and/or youth.
Develop publications, programs, and new resources using personal specialty and community needs; replicate and adhere to existing programs when required.
Develop promotional materials, lead and develop committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain community partnerships.
Design and conduct evaluations of program quality and results.
Interpret and apply research findings to professional practice.
Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding.
Manage the county budget and attract external funds to support local programming.