- Program Coordination and Development
- Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the 4-H Youth Development Educator or Specialist.
- Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Extension 4-H youth programs, including under-served youth audiences.
- Conduct an evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendations for the continuation or discontinuation of the program.
- Provide leadership as primary contact to volunteers, 4-H members, and their families to support local 4-H Clubs and their activities.
- Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee (if active).
- Works with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records, including 4-HZSuites and 4-H Fair Entry.
- Disseminate educational information provided by Extension professionals.
- Maintain required records and data.
- Provides monthly reports to the County Extension Director.
- Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development
- Recruit, screen and select adult 4-H volunteers with assistance from Recruitment & Engagement EPC.
- Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the 4-H programs, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials.
- Coordinate volunteer training related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities.
- Maintain contact with volunteers regularly through meetings and correspondence, including email and phone.
- Formulate and implement standard operating procedures for all program activities to ensure the safety and welfare of all volunteers and participants.
- Marketing & Networking
- Develop and implement a marketing plan and objectives to recruit adult volunteers and youth participants for 4-H opportunities with the assistance of the marketing and communications program coordinator.
- Utilize various promotion methods, including personal contacts, social media, and printed materials, with the assistance of the marketing and communications program coordinator.
- Network and collaborate with other community organizations to assess needs and develop programs to meet those needs.
- Organizational Duties
- Participates in professional development opportunities.
- Attends staff meetings as scheduled and updates Extension staff and Extension Council on accomplishments and activities.
- Complies with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all University of Illinois Extension work aspects.
- Comply with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Skills in communicating and collaborating with diverse audiences (ethnicity, socioeconomic, ages).
- Ability to work effectively with others individually and in groups.
- Ability to operate computer systems.
- Attention to detail and prioritize tasks. Ability to multi-task.
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Description
Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) University of Illinois ExtensionExtension - Unit 9, Joliet
WE TRANSFORM LIVES.
Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world.
We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.
Be a part of our story.Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities.
Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state.
University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Job Summary
The Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development supports the promotion, expansion, and implementation of University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs in the schools and communities.
To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served, and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion.
When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground.
In performing the functions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various mental and physical demands as well to include, but not limited to, independently traveling to and performing work at different locations, lifting and moving items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing and pulling movements.
More detailed information regarding the functions of this position (including the physical, mental and environmental requirements of the position) may be obtained from Human Resources for the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) by contactingMinimum Qualifications
High school graduation or GED
Any one or any combination that equals four (4) years/ 48 months of responsible volunteer or professional work experience in coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities
Volunteer/work experience coordinating educational and/or community programs or activities
College coursework in any field of study
60 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
90 semester hours equals three (3) years (36 months)
120 semester hours or more equals four (4) years (48 months)
Specialty Factors
Demonstrated experience and/or coursework in volunteer management, working with youth audiences, and/or developing youth programming.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Extension Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is $ /hour.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on May 31, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through will not be considered.
If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment.
For further information about this specific position, please contact For questions regarding the application process, please contact Sponsorship for worth authorization is not available for this position.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application and/or interview process.
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