What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Program Coordinator (4-H) University of Illinois Extension position at illinois?
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 daily management of 4-H Community Clubs and SPIN clubs (including annual club fiscal audits), youth member enrollment, and lead volunteer management (recruitment, retention, and recognition).
- Oversee background screenings of 4-H volunteers with clerical assistance.
- Assist Educator in 4-H educational programs/curriculum workshops as requested.
- Oversee the Zuites system for youth enrollment and fee system.
- Coordinate 4-H records training, 4-H records judging, and 4-H recognition activities with volunteers
- Oversees Unit 4-H Scholarships.
- Cross-trains with other Unit 4-H EPCs to become familiar with all aspects of the Unit 4-H Team.
- 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, developing impact statements, and recommending 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.
- Complies with all Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work; assists Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports.
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.
