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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Woodstock, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development supports the promotion, expansion, and implementation of University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs in schools and communities. The position coordinates educational activities with a 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist, helps identify priority needs—including those of underserved youth—and evaluates program activities. The coordinator serves as a primary contact for volunteers, 4-H members, and families; supports local clubs and committees; maintains program records and reports; and disseminates educational information from Extension professionals. The role recruits, screens, selects, orients, and trains adult volunteers, maintains regular communication with them, and establishes procedures to help ensure participant and volunteer safety. It also develops and implements marketing efforts to recruit volunteers and youth participants, uses a range of promotional methods, and collaborates with community organizations to assess needs and develop programs. The employee participates in professional development and staff meetings, updates Extension staff and the Extension Council, follows University workforce equity and equal opportunity policies, and performs other related duties. Work takes place both in an office and in the communities served, with travel between locations. Personal transportation is the employee’s responsibility. Some evening and weekend work is required. The employee may encounter hot or cold weather, noise, allergens, and uneven ground, and may need to move or transport items weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently, as well as perform twisting, pushing, and pulling movements. This is a 100% full-time Civil Service position appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. The salary is $46,833. The position is not eligible for work-authorization sponsorship. Out-of-state hires must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
At least four years (48 months) of responsible volunteer or professional work experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities, or a combination of qualifying experience and college coursework totaling four years.
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 STEM.
Demonstrated ability to 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 ability to prioritize tasks and multitask.
Ability to travel between an office and communities served; employee must secure personal transportation.
Availability for some evening and weekend work.
Ability to move, transfer, or transport items weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently, and to perform twisting, pushing, and pulling movements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning of educational activities in collaboration with the 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist.
Identify priority needs and issues for 4-H youth programs, including needs of underserved youth.
Evaluate program activities and recommend changes or continuation or discontinuation.
Serve as the primary contact for volunteers, 4-H members, and families in support of local 4-H clubs and activities.
Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee.
Create or maintain administrative records with Unit staff, volunteers, and clientele, including 4-HOnline and 4-H Fair Entry records.
Disseminate educational information provided by Extension professionals.
Maintain required records and data and provide monthly reports to the County Extension Director.
Recruit, screen, and select adult 4-H volunteers.
Orient volunteers to the 4-H philosophy, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials.
Coordinate volunteer training related to program offerings and continuing education.
Maintain regular contact with volunteers through meetings and correspondence, including email and phone.
Formulate and implement standard operating procedures to support the safety and welfare of volunteers and participants.
Develop and implement a marketing plan to recruit adult volunteers and youth participants for 4-H opportunities.
Promote 4-H opportunities through personal contacts, social media, and printed materials.
Network and collaborate with community organizations to assess needs and develop programs.
Participate in professional development and scheduled staff meetings; provide updates to Extension staff and the Extension Council.
Comply with University of Illinois Extension workforce equity and equal opportunity policies and assist with equal employment data collection when requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned.