4-H Program Educator

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

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

• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

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

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

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

• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members

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

Division of Extension, Positive Youth Development Institute, 4-H Program is hiring for a 4-H Program Educator.

UW-Madison's Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide, and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.

The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like Teens in Governance, build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and afterschool programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

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

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

How to Apply:

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/.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.

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 September 15, 2025.

Sarah Torbert

sarah.torbert@wisc.edu

(715)-279-6818

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