Youth Outreach Educator

• Identifies, recruits, schedules, and educates youth participants in 4-H curriculum enrichment programs and clubs
• Uses approved curricula and identifies teaching strategies that promote leadership, and personal development among youth participants
• Facilitates and collects pre- and post- program surveys to evaluate and interpret program efficacy
• Organizes community events that promote 4-H and youth leadership
• Recruits and engages volunteers to strengthen programming efforts
• Coordinates with local youth agencies/organizations and local schools to coordinate services to enhance program delivery
• Coordinates with County Extension Agent-4-H & Youth Development to establish program area committee, coalitions, and task-forces that support various youth initiatives
• Develops and follows detailed, annual program plans
• Completes required weekly, monthly, and annual program reports
• Participates in professional development training activities
• Seeks supplemental, financial support for 4-H & Youth Development program
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science, Social/Behavioral Science or Education, or closely related field and two (2) years working on youth-related programs;  or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good knowledge of program implementation; knowledge of teaching techniques
• Skill in communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; skill in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously; skill in organizing, compiling and recording information accurately; skill in utilizing word processing, database or spreadsheet software packages
• Ability to supervise youth and/or volunteers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth, volunteers, co-workers, other County employees, outside agencies and organizations
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Must have a valid driver's license and motor vehicle liability insurance; personal injury protection insurance and a personal vehicle
• May work more than 40 hours during the workweek

• Constantly working in indoor conditions; classroom environment
• Work environment involves exposure outdoor activities
• Occasionally moves items 20-30 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the classroom/office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Salary : $3,406