Extension Educator, Associate - Extension Volunteer Specialist

University of Wyoming • Laramie, WY

1d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The individual in this position will provide leadership, guidance, organization, management, and educational opportunities to support volunteer development as part of the UW Extension 4-H Youth Development team. This position will also be called upon to consult with, or provide volunteer training for, other Extension programs, such as Master Gardeners, as appropriate. This individual needs expertise in principles of volunteer program management, positive youth development, conflict management, background screening, training development, and overall risk management with application to participant safety.
The individual in this position works under the guidance and supervision of the UW Extension, 4-H Program Leader with input from the UW Extension Director/Associate Dean for the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources (CALSNR) and the UW Extension Associate Director supervising the 4-H program.

Requirements

• Completed master’s degree. Conferred degree must be in volunteer development, youth development, agriculture education, extension education, K-12 education, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years professional experience relevant to the Essential Job Duties of this position.
• Coursework and/or professional experience must provide a broad and significant understanding of volunteer development, youth development, educational leadership, extension education, risk management, human resources, and/or community vitality, along with a high degree of subject matter competence in these areas.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. in volunteer development, youth development, agriculture education, extension education, K-12 education, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Positive Youth Development and adult learning theory.
• Experience or course work in audience-needs identification, program development, experiential learning, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop volunteer leadership best practices, curricula, training opportunities, and professional development for UW Extension.
• Lead the development of, and provide updates to, a volunteer management monitoring system to streamline required documentation and coordinate risk management efforts, including background checks for volunteers.
• Work cohesively with state level program area specialists to implement a statewide volunteer committee, conference, and other efforts as needed.
• Regularly review and revise volunteer policies and procedures for 4-H and other extension programs.
• Provide statewide leadership for volunteer education and recognition as well as the support of county extension professionals in the recruitment of engaged volunteers.
• Develop and implement training for support staff with volunteer management responsibilities.
• Lead professional development and enrichment experiences for volunteers.
• Evaluate and communicate the impacts of the UW Extension volunteer program at local, regional, state, and federal levels.
• Provide feedback and coaching to volunteers and UW Extension educators in order to ensure volunteer code of conduct and policies are followed. This includes overseeing any volunteer corrective actions, in coordination with UW Extension educators and the Wyoming State 4-H Program Leader.
• Engage with other offices at the University of Wyoming, as needed and including but not limited to, Human Resources, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Equal Employment Opportunity, etc.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

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