Extension Program Coordinator (ANR) - University of Illinois Extension

Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Coordination and Development

• Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the County Director or Educator.

• Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Master Gardener programs.

• 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, Master Gardeners in support of local Master Gardener programs and their activities.

• Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee.

• Work with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records.

• 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 Master Gardener volunteers.

• Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the Master Gardener 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 Master Gardener 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.

• 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.