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Apply for Job Job ID372539 LocationAll Other -See Job Description Job FamilyEducation Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9621YD Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Working Title: Extension Educator - 4-H Youth Development Classification: Full-time 100%, Assistant Extension Educator-Youth Development (9621YD) or Associate Extension Educator-Youth Development (9622YD); Academic Professional (P&A) Salary Range: $59,000-$68,000 (9621YD); $68,000-$75,000 (9622YD), typically for current 9622YD employees only; this is a salaried, not hourly, position Reports To: Program Leader in Youth Development Anticipated Start Date: May 18 - June 8, 2026 Application Deadline: March 24, 2026 Locations and Appointment Jackson County Extension Office (City of Lakefield) - 100% Wabasha County Extension Office (City of Wabasha) - 100% About the Position The 4-H Extension Educator position is a community-based academic professional of the University of Minnesota Extension. This position links University of Minnesota research and Minnesota residents by creating learning opportunities that address local needs. This 4-H Extension Educator position will primarily work with adults to lead, manage and steward the full range of 4-H Youth Development programming in the county. As a County 4-H Extension educator, you will work collaboratively with youth, families, volunteers, community partners, and University faculty/staff to reach two overarching program goals: 1) Youth will learn by developing a passion in their areas of interest; 2) Youth will lead by being innovators and social change agents. 4-H Extension educators lead quality programs that result in growth, retention, and impact while ensuring potential and current participants have full access to programs, services, and facilities.. Job Duties include but are not limited to and change as determined by the supervisor: Program Development, Delivery, and Engagement - 40% Engage youth, volunteers, and partners to create a program plan that reflects the demographics of the county/tribal community, addresses local needs and opportunities, aligns with the strategic direction of the MN 4-H Youth Development program and leads to program growth and sustainability. Design, develop, and implement high quality, culturally-relevant, impactful programs that support youth in learning and leading. Develop/adapt lesson plans and teach/facilitate youth and adult learning using relevant content and instructional best practices (pedagogy/andragogy). Plan and manage the delivery of 4-H clubs, camps, after school programs, showcase and fair opportunities, and other events and activities. Identify and implement strategies to diversify program participation, ensuring programs and processes are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive of youth, volunteers, and staff with varying backgrounds and experience. Successfully collaborate, partner with and build strong working relationships with other Extension educators, peers, department team members, county partners and stakeholders. Develop and support community partnerships that extend program reach and expand program impact. Establish and maintain an effective staffing plan including partners, volunteers, interns, and short-term employees. Use established evaluation tools and processes to inform future program design, improve effectiveness, demonstrate value, and market the program. Other related duties as assigned Volunteer Systems - 35% Establish and support a volunteer development system that builds the capacity and long-term sustainability of the 4-H program. Identify needs and opportunities for volunteers to serve in management and delivery roles, and recruit and place individuals in these roles. Cultivate relationships with and build capacity of volunteers through a support system consisting of effective orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation. Ensure the volunteer screening process s implemented and followed at all times; alert or report any concerns or variances from processes. Acknowledge and address problems that arise with volunteers and volunteer roles. Program Operations - 15% Manage and monitor compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including youth safety, risk management, and financial management. Manage, oversee and document the budget related to the County 4-H program. This includes expenses, deposits, cash and check handling, asset inventory, accurate record keeping, and financial reports. Follow strict University, Extension, 4-H and other financial policies, processes and procedures in all aspects of program and county work. Ensure that self and partners, participants and volunteers follow all financial procedures related to county and related work; prepare and communicate when issues or questions arise. Manage established processes for youth enrollment, volunteer enrollment, event participation and reporting, club chartering, program agreements, and related. Recruit, orient, supervise, and support interns and short-term employees. Communication and Reporting - 10% Develop/adapt and implement an ongoing year-round communication plan that attracts youth, families, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and leads to enrollment and retention. Collect data and prepare and deliver reports and presentations to share the public value, impacts, and accomplishments of 4-H Youth Development with local stakeholders. Communicate with peers, teams, county partners and others regarding 4-H Youth Development and Extension programs, value and mission. Represent the University of Minnesota, Extension, and the Department of Youth Development in all work interactions in a positive and collaborative way. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree at time of hire in fields related to but not limited to education, social sciences, family and consumer sciences, sociology, psychology, and agriculture. Degree must be completed by the start date. Experience (paid or unpaid) leading, teaching, and/or managing programs for youth, grades K-12. Experience in recruiting, guiding, or managing volunteers or staff. Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with peers, leaders and leadership, stakeholders, volunteers, participants and others, including those that may have diverse missions, goals, and backgrounds, in order to achieve and follow Extension goals, objectives and expectations. Demonstrated ability to document, track and follow financial policies, processes and procedures (including University, Extension, Department, County and related). Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, priorities and schedules while maintaining high quality of work and working with minimal supervision. Evidenced ability to effectively communicate in English using oral and written communication methods (e.g., business correspondence, publications, presentations, web, and social media). Additional requirements/Working Conditions: Work within an office as well as in various educational settings, including outdoors (e.g., camps, fairs). Will... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.