Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) - University of Illinois Extension

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 volunteer management of 4-H Shooting Sports program including recruiting, training, retention, and recognition; assist Shooting Sports Coordinator with event needs.
• Coordinate 4-H Fair enrollment and events with volunteers (including regular Show Committee meetings, Fair book creation, awards and sponsors,).
• Oversee 4-H Federation activities.
• Assist Educator in 4-H educational programs/curriculum workshops as requested.
• Coordinate project workshop series with volunteers (horse workshops, dog obedience training, etc.).
• Coordinate 4-H livestock project management (including tagging, tattooing, ethics tests, etc).
• Cross-trains with other Mc. Lean 4-H EPC’s to become familiar with all aspects of Mc. Lean 4-H.
• Assists with the development of marketing plans and goals to recruit participants for educational activities; develops advertising and publicity for the activities in conjunction with the Publicity and Promotion Specialist.
• Develops plans to involve volunteers in specific educational activities, which includes 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, 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.
• Disseminates educational information provided by Extension professionals. Data Reporting
• Assists the 4-H YD Educator in evaluating program activities, develop impact statements and recommend 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.
• Submit 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.
• Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Workforce Equity/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension and Outreach work ~ assist, as requested, with data collection for Equal Employment and reporting 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.