Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) - University of Illinois Extension

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Bloomington, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Extension Program Coordinator works as a team member with all Extension staff in responding to local requests for information and assisting with program delivery support. The University of Illinois Extension operates continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED
Any one or any combination that equals four (4) years/ 48 months of responsible volunteer or professional work experience in coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities
College coursework in any field of study: 60 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months), 90 semester hours equals three (3) years (36 months), 120 semester hours or more equals four (4) years (48 months)
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and implement youth-focused educational programs.
Working knowledge of youth development topics such as career readiness, leadership, health, volunteer management, natural resources, creative arts, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, present, and engage youth audiences in educational settings.
Skills in communicating and collaborating with all audiences.
Ability to work effectively with others individually and in groups.
Ability to operate computer systems.
Attention to detail and prioritize tasks.
Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through 4-H programs.
Facilitates the planning of educational activities in an assigned area in conjunction with other staff and volunteers, including overseeing volunteer management of the 4-H Shooting Sports program, coordinating 4-H Fair enrollment and events, overseeing 4-H Federation activities, assisting with 4-H educational programs/curriculum workshops, coordinating project workshop series, and coordinating 4-H livestock project management.
Cross-trains with other McLean 4-H EPC’s to become familiar with all aspects of McLean 4-H.
Assists with the development of marketing plans and goals to recruit participants for educational activities; develops advertising and publicity for the activities in conjunction with the Publicity and Promotion Specialist.
Develops plans to involve volunteers in specific educational activities, which includes recruitment.
Networks and/or collaborates with appropriate designated community organizations and groups with the 4-H YD Educator.
Coordinates the logistics and activities for specific program-related tasks, such as travel arrangements, food, equipment, facilities, and other supplies.
Assists in formulating and ensuring the implementation of standard operating procedures for program activities, including guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of participants.
Disseminates educational information provided by Extension professionals.
Assists the 4-H YD Educator in evaluating program activities, develop impact statements and recommend continuation, modification, or discontinuance of the program.
Works with staff and volunteers to collect, process, and maintain program records and data.
In conjunction with the 4-H YD Educator, prepare program reports.
Submit contact reports monthly.
Assists the 4-H Educator with the development and maintenance of financial support (i.e. grant writing and fundraising) for the conduct of the program activity.
Complies with all University of Illinois Extension Workforce Equity/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension and Outreach work ~ assist, as requested, with data collection for Equal Employment and reporting.
Participates in staff development and professional development opportunities.
Performs other duties as assigned by County Extension Director and 4-H Youth Development Educator.