Associate 4-H Educator

This position is part-time 50%

• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons

• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs

• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience

• Provide administrative support across various functions including managing correspondence maintaining records and performing data entry including the use of 4-H Online

• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies

• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $46363.00but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This is a part-time position which means actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE (full-time status). At 50% FTE the person hired can expect to receive 50% of the advertised salary. Please note that some benefits such as paid time off will be prorated by appointment percentage.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review thesummary of benefitsfor more information.

• At least two years of relevant work or volunteer experience in the area of youth programming

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments

• Experience managing multiple tasks timelines and schedules while maintaining high-quality work

• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technology

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives

• Experience working with adult volunteers or staff and program partners

• Demonstrated success in developing delivering and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques methods and modes.

• Experience developing effective collaborative relationships or coalitions with community partners and local governments

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:

• Resume

• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)
  

Please note when applying there will beonly one attachment 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.Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting please click position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.

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.

Application Deadline is June 21 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

Sara Dawson

Jennifer McNelly

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