Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) - University of Illinois Extension

Duties & ResponsibilitiesProgram 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 evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendation for continuation or discontinuation of the program. • Provide leadership, as primary contact, to volunteers, 4-H members and their families in support of local 4-H Clubs and their activities. • Works with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records including 4-HOnline and 4-H Fair Entry. • Disseminate education information provided by Extension professionals. • Maintain required records and data. • Provides monthly reports to the County Extension Director. Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development • Assess local volunteer needs and recruit, screen, and select appropriate adult 4-H volunteers. • Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the 4-H programs, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials. • Coordinate volunteer trainings related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities. • Maintain contact with volunteers on a regular basis 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. • Utilize a variety of promotion methods including, personal contacts, social media and printed materials. • 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 provides updates to Extension staff and Extension Council on accomplishments and activities.•Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Workforce Equity/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension and Outreach work and assist, as requested, with data collection for Equal Employment and reporting. • Performs other related duties as assigned.