Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Stark County
About The Position
The Ohio State University Extension seeks an Educator to work collaboratively with county, area and state teams of OSUE professionals and with local agency leaders and volunteers. The Educator will be responsible for a broad range of basic to complex duties that could include but are not limited to: Providing guidance and/or leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to local and area needs. 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, adult volunteers and youth. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs. The Educator may be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of the 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 goals of the 4-H Youth Development Program. 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 may be responsible for the management of the program and/or county budget. The Educator will be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming and office operations. 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.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience (for Extension Educator 3)
Responsibilities
- Providing guidance and/or leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to local and area needs.
- 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, adult volunteers and youth.
- Convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs.
- Replicate and adhere to existing programs that meet the needs of the local community.
- 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 goals of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
- Evaluate 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.
- May be responsible for the management of the program and/or county budget.
- Responsible for securing external funds to support local programming and office operations.
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
