"Assistant Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Southwest Region"

Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

0801722

Classification Title

Assistant Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Southwest Region

Working Title

Department

JWG 1890 Land-Grant

Department Contact Email

mmcmurray@centralstate.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

Job Summary:

The Assistant Educator will provide programming assistance for 4-H youth development in the Southwestern region for Central State University Extension by focusing on providing organizational training, technical assistance, and educational outreach for gardens and agriculture programs in school districts throughout the region. Additionally, the Assistant Educator will provide support to the Regional Extension Educators for presentations, workshops, program recruitment efforts, and programming. The Assistant Educator will report to the Program Leader, 4-H Youth Development. Travel will be required within the Extension Region and statewide when necessary. This position is full-time, and the candidate will report to either CSU Xenia or CSU Dayton, dependent on programming needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with schools interested in indoor and outdoor gardens
• Engage with schools interested in agriculture activities
• Teach students and teachers about plant care, soil, pest management, crop planning and other subjects related to growing food.
• Teach agricultural and natural resources to students in a school setting
• Assist with Extension programming activities and demonstrations with the Regional Extension Educators in 4-H and other program areas as needed
• Provide general assistance with extension demonstrations
• Recruit participants for Extension programming, activities, workshops, and conferences
• Use program evaluations and document program impacts.
• Submit daily programmatic activities and success stories
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Experience in youth development, agriculture education, agriculture science or related field.
• Willingness to work with schools in urban and rural settings.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle with required liability insurance to be utilized for frequent travel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends and evenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in agriculture education, agriculture, horticulture, or related field.
• Experience with community gardens, hydroponic systems, or specialty crops

Posting Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position Category

Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary

Commensurate with experience

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents