Visiting Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development – 1026473-6689

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Educator, 4-H Youth Development

University of Illinois Extension

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people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the
world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to
address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and
leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science
to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend
knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides
educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and
more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois
Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting
the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing
educational programming around the state. University of Illinois
Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges
and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Visiting Extension Educator serves as a full time, 12-month academic
professional with primary responsibility for the development, delivery,
and evaluation of educational programs supporting the mission of the
University of Illinois Extension. Extension Educators support one of the
four core Extension program areas and within that program area may focus
on one or more of the following interdisciplinary initiatives:
Community, Environment, Economy, Food, and Health. Programmatic
objectives of Extension Educators will be consistent with national and
statewide initiatives considered of significant importance to residents
of the state of Illinois.

Extension Educators will be expected to deliver research-based
educational programs and to work within team settings that may consist
of other Extension Educators, community professionals, and faculty
within and outside of the College of ACES. The establishment of
professional networks as well as the development of relationships with
key stakeholder groups is vital to the success of Extension Educators.
Extension Educators will be expected to deliver educational programs not
only within their assigned multi-county unit, but as requested, to
clientele within other units.

The Visiting Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development is expected to
concentrate programmatically as a Multi-County Unit Educator. This
programmatic concentration includes: Educate youth about critical youth
development issues. Provide overall leadership to the entire 4-H Youth
Development Program in a multi-county unit, focusing on 4-H Clubs, 4-H
Groups, and Youth Education Initiatives. Ensure program planning,
program monitoring, and program evaluation are consistent with local
needs and statewide priorities. Implement organizational systems and
programs by teaming with Program Coordinators, Community Workers, and
Volunteers who assist with program management functions and teaching
roles when appropriate. Guide all program expansion and program quality
processes. Create higher ed, business and community partnerships to
expand and support 4-H youth development program initiatives. Teach and
provide training and support to skilled volunteers who teach and work
with youth. Have expertise in youth development; youth program
development; volunteerism; equity, access, and opportunity;
partnerships; and organizational systems which is shared with others
through volunteer trainings and professional development for staff.

One full time position is available.

Location: Unit 9 – Grundy, Kankakee, and Will Counties

(Position will be housed in Will County – Joliet, IL)

Additional positions may be ome available in other locations.

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks,
including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a
CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be
conducted.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development, Delivery and Evaluation

Provide program leadership, interpret and integrate information, teach
in the field of designated expertise, maintain the competencies to
develop and deliver educational programming, and assist clients with the
appropriate resource bases.

Assess the needs of local clientele in a systematic and analytical
manner. This will include networking and collaborating with community
organizations and other relevant groups.

Within the designated area(s) of specialization, develop innovative
curricula and programs to address local needs as well as to mesh with
the broader state and national interdisciplinary initiatives.

Deliver high impact programs to diverse audiences utilizing a selection
of innovative delivery mechanisms to optimize reach and effectiveness,
by teaming with additional Extension employees and volunteers who assist
with program management functions and teaching roles when appropriate.

Guide program expansion and program quality processes by