Duties & Responsibilities
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 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.
Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee.
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
Recruit, screen and select 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 and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment.
Assist unit staff with gathering program participant demographic information to ensure compliance with civil rights reporting requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.