Associate 4-H Program Educator
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Job Location:
Burlington, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Outreach AssociateJob Summary:
The 4-H Associate Program Educator is a 42% FTE position (about 16-17 hours per week) working in and throughout Racine County.
The Associate 4-H Program Educator will assist with planning implementing and evaluating 4-H events and activities in Racine County. They will assist in building an awareness of 4-H outreach programs through marketing to new audiences and providing positive youth development experiences to attract new and retain current participants in 4-H programs. The position will work closely with the Racine County 4-H Program Educator. The Associate Educator will help deliver programming through 4-H events camps community events afterschool programs and other settings. The individual in this position will be essential in developing and sustaining community partnerships that support programming.
The main office for this position is located in Burlington WI and the primary programming focus is Racine County; however some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.
The initial period of employment will be one year with the possibility to be extended for an additional year contingent upon program needs and available funding.
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location.
This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
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Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift program materials up to 20 pounds with assistance
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs
- Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
- Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement
Helps build and sustain relationships with community partners
- Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
Communicates plans activities and achievements to 4-H Program Educator Area Extension Director Program Managers partners and relevant stakeholders
- Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
Department:
UW-Madisons Division of 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.
The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective empathic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs camps and afterschool programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.
Compensation:
The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $46363 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications
Pro-rated Salary
This is a part-time position which means actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE (full-time status). At 42% FTE the person hired can expect to receive 42% of the advertised salary. Please note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by appointment percentage.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent Bachelors Degree We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process click the apply now button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Please note when applying there will beonlyoneattachment field. You must uploadall your documents in the attachment field. Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews. For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting please click 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. The application deadline is 11:59pm on Thursday March 12 2026. Pamela Behrndt Larson 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 is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.Preferred Qualifications:
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