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Extension - Unit 9, Joliet

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Job Summary

The Extension Program Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development supports the promotion, expansion, and implementation of University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs in the schools and communities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 4-H Program Duties
  • Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through 4-H programs.
  • Facilitates the planning of educational activities in an assigned area in conjunction with other staff and volunteers:
    • Oversee STEAM checkout kits and the checkout system.
    • Serves as point of contact for STEAM, Robotics, Ag, and Aerospace youth programming, including providing these programs in local schools and youth-serving organizations within Unit 9.
    • Oversee STEAM week at Unit 9 County Fairs.
    • Assist Educators with adult training opportunities in STEAM and AG programs.
    • Assist Educator in 4-H educational programs/curriculum workshops as requested.
    • Cross-trains with other 4-H EPCs to become familiar with all aspects of 4-H in Unit 9.
  • Assists with developing marketing plans and goals to recruit participants for educational activities; develops advertising and publicity for the activities in conjunction with the Marketing & Communications Program Coordinator.
  • Develops plans to involve volunteers in specific educational activities, which include recruitment.
  • Networks and/or collaborates with appropriate designated community organizations and groups with the 4-H YD Educator.
  • Coordinates the logistics and activities for specific program-related tasks, such as travel arrangements, food, equipment, facilities, registrations for county and Unit-wide competitions, judge procurement, and other supplies.
  • Assists in formulating and ensuring the implementation of standard operating procedures for program activities, including guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of participants.
  • Disseminate educational information provided by Extension professionals.
  • 4-H-Unit 9 liaison.
    • Communicates local, regional, and state opportunities to youth and families.
    • Coordinates STEAM project workshops in Unit 9 when possible (days off of school, holiday breaks, and project promotion during the school year).
    • Communicate age-specific 4-H pr grams and opportunities to teens and families.
    • Assists in facilitating the 4-H Teen Teachers program in Unit 9.
• Data Reporting
• Assists the 4-H YD Educator in evaluating program activities, developing impact statements, and recommending continuation, modification, or discontinuance of the program.
• Works with staff and volunteers to collect, process, and maintain program records and data.
• In conjunction with the 4-H YD Educator, prepare program reports.
• Submits contact reports monthly.
• Assists the 4-H Educator with the development and maintenance of financial support (i.e. grant writing and fundraising) for the conduct of the program activity.
• Complies with all Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work
  • assists Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports.
• Other Duties
  • Participates in staff development and professional development opportunities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by County Extension Director and 4-H Youth Development Educator.

Additional Physical Demands

To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing persona