Associate 4-H Educator

Job Summary

The 4-H Associate Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. This 4-H Associate Educator will primarily serve Wood County.

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 in school, after school, and 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 4-H Online.
• 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 community collaborators, and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
• Provide administrative support across various functions, including managing correspondence, maintaining records, and performing data entry including the use of 4-H Online
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement