"4-H Associate Extension Educator"

Job Summary

This 4-H Associate Extension Educator supports the Jefferson County 4-H program. The primary focus will include:

• Outreach and promotion of the 4-H Community Club program, including expanding access to diverse youth and families
• Plan and coordinate programs for youth
• Support the development of new 4-H community clubs/groups
• Assist with general support of 4-H community clubs, groups, committees, and special events
• Collaborate with the Youth Development Team and other Extension Educators to support a positive youth experience
• Provide administrative support across various functions, including coordination of educational programs, managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry, including through the use of 4honline.
• Complete planning and reporting processes, and effectively communicate plans, activities, and outcomes to the 4-H Program Educator, Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners, and other relevant stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging partners, and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

County Location

The main office for this position is located in Jefferson, WI and the primary programming focus is Jefferson County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.

In Person

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated off site locations.

Evening/Weekend Work

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

Travel Expectations

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 20 pounds with assistance
• Ability to lift 10 pounds to shoulder height
• Ability work outside in inclement weather

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
• Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners and relevant stakeholders
• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs
• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons

Department:

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

About Extension

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.

About the Institute

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.

Compensation:

The minimum annual (12 months) starting Salary for the position is $46,363 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• At least one year of relevant work or volunteer experience in the area of youth programming
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
• Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high-quality work
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology
• Experience effectively working with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with adult volunteers or staff and program partners
• Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes
• Experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments.

Education:

Required Education

High School diploma or GED

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree

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" 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 here.

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.

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.

Application Deadline is December 15, 2025, at 11:59pm (CST).

Contact Information:

Christine Wen

christin.wen@wisc.edu

(262) - 379-9431

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.