Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development, Tuscarawas County

This position is located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Provide guidance and leadership for 4-H Youth Development programming targeted to local and area needs. Work in consort with the 4-H Program Assistant to lead the Tuscarawas County 4-H program in its entirety. Implement and support a comprehensive volunteer system through identification, selection, orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation of adult and youth volunteers to support local 4-H programming. Utilize appropriate methods, both formal and informal, of community assessment to identify educational needs and opportunities of local community. Design, implement and teach educational programming, based on these needs, to groups and individuals comprised of adults and/or youth. Work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of program goals. May also convene and facilitate community coalitions focused on those needs. Design and implement a high-quality, annual overnight residential 4-H camp and day camping programming, including recruitment, selection, training, and on-going oversight of camp counselors and adult volunteers. Work with the county junior and senior fair boards in supporting the county fair. The Educator may be required to replicate and adhere to existing programs, including animal science education, STEM/Financial management school enrichment programming, and teen engagement, that meets the needs of their local community. The Educator will develop promotional material, work with and/or lead committees and volunteers, and establish and maintain partnerships within the community that support the achievement of the program goals. The Educator evaluates educational programs and dissemination methods, as well as, utilizes existing evaluation instruments to evaluate the teaching effectiveness, program quality and results of local programs. Participate in discussions with county representatives concerning program funding and share responsibility for the management of the county budget. May also be responsible for securing external funds to support local programming. Participate as a member of county, multi-county, and/or state Extension teams to further the overall mission, vision and values of both Ohio State University Extension and 4-H Youth Development. Actively work to ensure a diversity among potential clientele and learners, as well as equal access to programs and facilities without regard to age, race, creed, color, handicap, sex, sexual orientation, developmental disability, national origin, marital status, arrest or non-program related conviction record.
Resume and cover letter, specific to the position, are to be included at time of application.
Extension Educator 1
Requires a Bachelor's Degree
38,004-48,000
Extension Educator 2
Requires a Master's Degree
43,500-53,508
Extension Educator 3
Requires a Master's Degree and 11+ years of direct or related work experience
51,000-63,036
Career Roadmap Placements is:
Education
Extension Educator
Level to be determined at time of hire
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Regular 40 First Shift