4-H Program Educator

The 4-H Program Educator is a part of the Division of Extension Wisconsin 4-H Program, which is housed within the Positive Youth Development (PYD) Institute. The Wisconsin 4-H Program engages of over 24,000 youth members and 8,000 adult volunteer leaders in 4-H clubs and groups throughout the state and tribal nations.The Wisconsin 4-H program is a youth-driven, volunteer-supported organization committed to expanding access to all and empowering youth to thrive. More information about Wisconsin 4-H can be found at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/.

The 4-H Program Educator provides overall leadership and direction for a county-based 4-H program. This position includes three primary roles: 1) Program Administration, 2) Volunteer Management, 3) Education and Youth Advocacy.

Program Administration

• Provides leadership to the county 4-H program focused on expanding 4-H membership and ensuring quality membership experiences.

• Responsible for assuring that all programs bearing the 4-H name and emblem are consistent with the purpose, vision, and values of the Wisconsin 4-H program including chartered 4-H clubs and groups.

• Responsible for providing oversight for all 4-H programs in regards to policy and risk management.

• Cultivates partnerships with other organizations to expand 4-H programming opportunities.

Volunteer Management

• Manage volunteers that deliver 4-H programming.

• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive 4-H volunteer development and management system that includes: identification, selection, orientation and training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.

• Provides ongoing coaching and support to volunteers in delivery of 4-H programs.

• Ensures compliance with Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and USDA policies and procedures.

Education and Youth Advocacy

• Utilizes a variety of delivery methods to provide resources and teach content in youth development, organization development, and volunteer development.

• Serves as the connection to the educational resources of Wisconsin 4-H, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the USDA.

• Supports youth engagement and leadership in 4-H clubs, groups, programs, projects and activities.

• Facilitates the positive development of young people through 4-H programs, projects and activities.

• Communicates plans, activities, and achievements to the Area Extension Director, program managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement

• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program

• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $59,603 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications

This is a part-time position, which means actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE (full-time status). At 50% FTE, the person hired can expect to receive 50% of the advertised salary. Please note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by appointment percentage.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

• Demonstrated experience in programming and/or service delivery related to youth development

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

• Two years of experience leading, managing and/or evaluating educational programs

• Demonstrated experience managing and/or supervising volunteers and/or staff

• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts

• Ability to apply relevant policies, procedures and regulations including reporting requirements and risk and data management

• Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, community-based services, or organizations to address educational needs

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

The application deadline is 11:59pm on October 9, 2025.

Amanda Dornfeld

amanda.dornfeld@wisc.edu

(920) 312-3424

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