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Extension Faculty, Canyon County- 4-H Youth Development
Job Location:
Job Location:
Caldwell, ID - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The University of Idaho Southern District is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Extension Educator. The Extension Educator provides leadership for the Canyon County 4-H Youth Development program while contributing to multi-county 4-H initiatives in a defined area of expertise. Responsibilities include leading county 4-H programming; recruiting training and supporting volunteers; and developing and delivering high-quality educational opportunities for youth. The Educator supervises a full-time 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator and collaborates with five additional Extension educators who support youth programming throughout Canyon County. Working in partnership with University of Idaho faculty community organizations governmental agencies volunteers and clientele the Educator plans implements evaluates and communicates the impacts of research-based youth development programs at the county multi-county district and state levels. The Educator also collaborates with district and statewide colleagues to strengthen educational initiatives support volunteer and staff development and advance a coordinated high-quality 4-H program across Idaho.
Required Qualifications
A masters degree from an accredited institution in Youth Development Adult Learning Agriculture and Extension Education Social Work Human Development or a closely related field. The degree must be completed by the date of hire. Experience providing organizational structure guidance and support for youth families and/or volunteers Experience adapting research-based information for oral and written presentations Experience developing and delivering educational programs for youth volunteers and/or community partners Experience using technology to market programs deliver educational content and communicate with stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Extension Education and 4-H Youth Development (relevant experience acquired within the last 5 years preferred). Experience recruiting teaching organizing and managing volunteers Experience in needs assessment and program evaluation Experience in disseminating research results through scholarly outlets such as refereed /peer reviewed publications and/or presentations to peer audiences Experience in supervising Experience with grantsmanship
The University of Idaho Southern District is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Extension Educator. The Extension Educator provides leadership for the Canyon County 4-H Youth Development program while contributing to multi-county 4-H initiatives in a defined area of expertise. Responsibilities include leading county 4-H programming; recruiting training and supporting volunteers; and developing and delivering high-quality educational opportunities for youth. The Educator supervises a full-time 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator and collaborates with five additional Extension educators who support youth programming throughout Canyon County. Working in partnership with University of Idaho faculty community organizations governmental agencies volunteers and clientele the Educator plans implements evaluates and communicates the impacts of research-based youth development programs at the county multi-county district and state levels. The Educator also collaborates with district and statewide colleagues to strengthen educational initiatives support volunteer and staff development and advance a coordinated high-quality 4-H program across Idaho.
Required Qualifications
A masters degree from an accredited institution in Youth Development Adult Learning Agriculture and Extension Education Social Work Human Development or a closely related field. The degree must be completed by the date of hire. Experience providing organizational structure guidance and support for youth families and/or volunteers Experience adapting research-based information for oral and written presentations Experience developing and delivering educational programs for youth volunteers and/or community partners Experience using technology to market programs deliver educational content and communicate with stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Extension Education and 4-H Youth Development (relevant experience acquired within the last 5 years preferred). Experience recruiting teaching organizing and managing volunteers Experience in needs assessment and program evaluation Experience in disseminating research results through scholarly outlets such as refereed /peer reviewed publications and/or presentations to peer audiences Experience in supervising Experience with grantsmanship
Required Experience:
Junior IC
