Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Putnam County

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Putnam County, Ottawa, Ohio. The Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) seeks an Educator to provide guidance and leadership for the 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to meet local and area needs. The Educator will replicate and implement existing programs (CARTEENS, Farm Safety Day Camp, County Real Money Real World program, OSU Lima/OSU Extension Steam on the Quad) and school enrichment that meet the needs of the local community. The educator will also develop new educational resources, promotional material, 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. Seek and secure 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 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.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree (for Extension Educator 1)
• Requires a Master's Degree (for Extension Educator 2 and 3)
• 11+ years of direct or related work experience (for Extension Educator 3)
• Resume and cover letter, specific to the posting, are to be included at time of application, include months and years worked for each employment listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership for the 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to meet local and area needs.
• 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 within the 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.
• Convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs (may also).
• Design and implement high-quality annual overnight residential 4-H camp and day camp experiences, including recruitment, selection, training, and on-going oversight of teen camp counselors and adult volunteers.
• Work with county junior and senior fair boards in supporting the county fair.
• Replicate and implement existing programs (CARTEENS, Farm Safety Day Camp, County Real Money Real World program, OSU Lima/OSU Extension Steam on the Quad) and school enrichment that meet the needs of the local community.
• Develop new educational resources, promotional material.
• Lead committees and volunteers.
• Establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals.
• Evaluate educational programs and dissemination methods.
• Utilize existing evaluation instruments to evaluate the teaching effectiveness, program quality and results of local programs.
• Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding.
• Share responsibility for the management of the county budget.
• Seek and secure 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 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

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees