Duties & Responsibilities
Program Support, Development, and Delivery
Coordinate and deliver educational programming in schools and community settings under the guidance of the 4-H Youth Development Educator.
Develop and maintain relationships with schools, teachers, and community partners to expand access to 4-H programming.
Identify and respond to community needs through program development, with an emphasis on reaching underserved audiences.
Support implementation of county and unit-wide 4-H initiatives (e.g., Teens as Teachers, recognition events, and 4-H shows).
Engage youth participants and cultivate interest in 4-H opportunities; collaborate with the County 4-H Program Coordinator to refer interested youth and adults for formal enrollment and volunteer onboarding.
Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements, continuation, or discontinuation.
Maintain accurate program records and enter required data in reporting systems on a monthly basis.
Marketing & Networking
Develop and implement outreach strategies to recruit youth participants and volunteers, with emphasis on schools and community-based settings.
Represent University of Illinois Extension and 4-H at community events, including coordinating and facilitating outreach/tabling efforts to increase program visibility and engagement.
Collaborate with unit marketing staff to utilize a variety of promotion methods, including social media and printed materials.
Network and collaborate with community organizations, schools, and partners to assess needs and develop responsive programming through participation in community meetings and coalitions.
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.
Complies with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of University of Illinois Extension work.
Comply with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.