4-H EXTENSION EDUCATOR (WAUKESHA COUNTY)
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Aug 27, 2021
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Job no: 240278-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: EXT/YFH/YTH/4H/WI 4-H
Location: Waukesha
Categories: Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Youth Programming/Development
Position Summary:
The 4-H Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.
This position is a part of the Division of Extension Positive Youth Development Institute, with a focus within the Wisconsin 4-H Extension Program. The Institute supports programs that contribute to the development of children, youth, and emerging adults who are healthy and productive, and who make a positive contribution to their communities.
The 4-H Program Educator leads and manages the full range of the 4-H program including clubs, after school programs, educational experiences, and camps. Program Educators also design, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programming and services aligned with the position's programmatic focus.
Initial programming focus will include:
1. Provide programmatic support for, and leadership for improving program quality and expanded access to the county-wide 4-H membership and educational projects
2. Recruit, train, and support volunteers responsible for delivering community and after school educational programming
3. Deliver educational programming in an afterschool setting focused on access to post-secondary education and employment
This individual will apply University of Wisconsin's research, education and outreach resources to address locally identified needs and opportunities.
The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging stakeholders and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required:
1. Educational background relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position;
2. At least 2 years of relevant field and work experience in the area of programming and service delivery;
3. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills;
4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments;
5. Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology;
6. Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
7. Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work;
Preferred:
1. Experience with project management;
2. Experience with volunteer management including recruitment and development;
3. Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings;
4. Demonstrated experience with board/committee leadership or development;
5. Bilingual, especially with fluency in both English and Spanish;
6. Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and
7. Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments.
Additional Information:
Working Conditions:
1. The primary accountability relationship for this position is the Area Extension Director (Area 20) for supervision, compensation and benefits and performance reviews
2. This position's primary programming focus is in Waukesha County; however some programming will also be conducted over a broader geographical area.
3. The expectation is that this position will collaborate closely with the Extension Youth and Family Educator in Waukesha County
4. Office location and programming coverage is contingent on county funding support and location may be reassigned to align with county and Extension programming priorities.
5. Expectation to make arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions;
6. Work evenings or weekends as needed to meet programming needs
7. Must be able to carry educational materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Department(s):
A473830-EXTENSION/YFH/YTH/4H/WI 4-H
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Instructions to Applicants:
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume. Applicants who have preferred qualifications should share those too in the cover letter and/or resume. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.
Contact:
Jerold Braatz
jerold.braatz@wisc.edu
262-548-7786
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
OUTREACH SPECIALIST(S92DN) or ASSOC OUTREACH SPEC(S92FN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
240278-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Aug 27 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 17 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: EXT/YFH/YTH/4H/WI 4-H
Location: Waukesha
Categories: Extension, Outreach, Public Engagement, Youth Programming/Development
Position Summary:
The 4-H Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts.
This position is a part of the Division of Extension Positive Youth Development Institute, with a focus within the Wisconsin 4-H Extension Program. The Institute supports programs that contribute to the development of children, youth, and emerging adults who are healthy and productive, and who make a positive contribution to their communities.
The 4-H Program Educator leads and manages the full range of the 4-H program including clubs, after school programs, educational experiences, and camps. Program Educators also design, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programming and services aligned with the position's programmatic focus.
Initial programming focus will include:
1. Provide programmatic support for, and leadership for improving program quality and expanded access to the county-wide 4-H membership and educational projects
2. Recruit, train, and support volunteers responsible for delivering community and after school educational programming
3. Deliver educational programming in an afterschool setting focused on access to post-secondary education and employment
This individual will apply University of Wisconsin's research, education and outreach resources to address locally identified needs and opportunities.
The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging stakeholders and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
Required:
1. Educational background relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position;
2. At least 2 years of relevant field and work experience in the area of programming and service delivery;
3. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills;
4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments;
5. Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology;
6. Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity
7. Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work;
Preferred:
1. Experience with project management;
2. Experience with volunteer management including recruitment and development;
3. Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings;
4. Demonstrated experience with board/committee leadership or development;
5. Bilingual, especially with fluency in both English and Spanish;
6. Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes; and
7. Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments.
Additional Information:
Working Conditions:
1. The primary accountability relationship for this position is the Area Extension Director (Area 20) for supervision, compensation and benefits and performance reviews
2. This position's primary programming focus is in Waukesha County; however some programming will also be conducted over a broader geographical area.
3. The expectation is that this position will collaborate closely with the Extension Youth and Family Educator in Waukesha County
4. Office location and programming coverage is contingent on county funding support and location may be reassigned to align with county and Extension programming priorities.
5. Expectation to make arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions;
6. Work evenings or weekends as needed to meet programming needs
7. Must be able to carry educational materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Department(s):
A473830-EXTENSION/YFH/YTH/4H/WI 4-H
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Instructions to Applicants:
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind, applicants need to articulate all required qualifications in their cover letter and/or resume. Applicants who have preferred qualifications should share those too in the cover letter and/or resume. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.
We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.
Contact:
Jerold Braatz
jerold.braatz@wisc.edu
262-548-7786
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
OUTREACH SPECIALIST(S92DN) or ASSOC OUTREACH SPEC(S92FN)
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
240278-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Aug 27 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Sep 17 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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