Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Huron County
About The Position
The Extension Educator provides guidance and leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming in Huron County, tailored to local and area needs. The role assesses community educational needs, designs and delivers educational programs for adults and youth, supports existing local, statewide, and national 4-H programs, and develops promotional and educational materials. It also builds community partnerships and works with committees, volunteers, and coalitions to advance program goals. The Educator implements a comprehensive volunteer system, including identifying, selecting, orienting, training, utilizing, recognizing, and evaluating adult and youth volunteers. The role designs and implements annual overnight residential camps, including training and managing youth counselors and adult staff, arranging additional camp staff, meal planning, and some facility management. The Educator also works with county junior and senior fair boards in support of the county fair. The position evaluates educational programs and delivery methods, uses existing instruments to assess teaching effectiveness and program quality and results, and participates in discussions about program funding. It may include managing the county budget and securing external funds. The Educator builds relationships with diverse clientele and participates on county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams. The role actively promotes diversity among clientele and equal access to programs and facilities.
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, including months and years worked for each employment listed.
- Final candidates must successfully complete a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required after an offer.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and/or leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming based on local and area needs.
- Implement and support a comprehensive volunteer system, including identification, selection, orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation of adult and youth volunteers.
- Assess community educational needs and opportunities using appropriate formal and informal methods.
- Design, implement, and teach educational programming for adults and youth.
- Replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet local community needs, including local, statewide, and national 4-H programming.
- Work with or lead committees and volunteers, establish and maintain community partnerships, and potentially convene and facilitate community coalitions.
- Design and implement annual overnight residential camps, including training and managing youth counselors and adult staff, securing camp staff, meal planning, and some facility management.
- Work with county junior and senior fair boards to support the county fair.
- Develop promotional and other educational materials.
- Evaluate educational programs and dissemination methods, using existing instruments to assess teaching effectiveness, program quality, and results.
- Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding.
- Potentially manage the county budget and secure external funds to support local programming.
- Build relationships with diverse clientele and participate in county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams.
- Promote diversity among potential clientele and learners and equal access to programs and facilities.
Benefits
- Ohio State offers a comprehensive benefits package starting the first day, based on position type and eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
