Extension Program Coordinator (ANR) - University of Illinois Extension

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Edwardsville, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Extension Program Coordinator will support and assist in the management of the Master Gardener Volunteer programs and other Horticulture Extension related programs for adults and youth. This role is part of the University of Illinois Extension, which has operated continuously for more than 100 years, connecting citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. The 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
Volunteer/work experience 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)
Working knowledge of topics such as forestry, master gardening, pesticides, invasive species, and soils, or related fields, with the ability to effectively communicate and deliver presentations.
Knowledge of developing and implementing outreach strategies that effectively engage all communities.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the County Director or Educator.
Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Master Gardener programs.
Conduct evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendation for continuation or discontinuation of the program.
Provide leadership, as primary contact, to volunteers, Master Gardeners in support of local Master Gardener programs and their activities.
Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee.
Work with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records.
Disseminate education information provided by Extension professionals.
Maintain required records and data.
Provides monthly reports to the County Extension Director.
Recruit, screen and select Master Gardener volunteers.
Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the Master Gardener programs, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials.
Coordinate volunteer trainings related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities.
Maintain contact with volunteers on a regular basis through meetings and correspondence, including email and phone.
Formulate and implement standard operating procedures for all program activities, to ensure the safety and welfare of all volunteers and participants.
Develop and implement a marketing plan and objectives to recruit adult volunteers and youth participants for Master Gardener opportunities.
Utilize a variety of promotion methods including, personal contacts, social media and printed materials.
Network and collaborate with other community organizations to assess needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
Participates in professional development opportunities.
Attends staff meetings as scheduled, and provides updates to Extension staff and Extension Council on accomplishments and activities.
Complies with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of University of Illinois Extension work.
Comply with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.