Positive Youth Development Extension Educator

University of Wisconsin Madison • Janesville, WI

9d • $59,603 • Onsite

About The Position

Extension’s Positive Youth Development Institute empowers Wisconsin youth, and the communities supporting them, to thrive. To fulfill this promise, we place youth leadership, in partnership with supportive adults, 4-H clubs, and community organizations, at the center of our work. Based in Rock County, the Positive Youth Development Educator delivers and assists with planning outreach program activities, strengthens partnerships, ensures adherence to policy, and assists with program administration to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community. Strives to expand and ensure access to programs, facilities, and educational programming to diverse audiences. May assist with tracking and managing the outreach program budget. The position's primary focus will be Career and College Readiness . Our Career and College Readiness programs assist youth in transitioning from adolescence to adulthood with the necessary abilities, skills, and mindsets to navigate life's opportunities and challenges. While the Educator will prioritize the programmatic focus above, they will also serve as a conduit for Rock County communities to access other Youth Development and Extension resources as needs arise. In addition, the Educator will contribute to statewide efforts related to youth engagement.
County Location The main office for this position is located in Janesville, WI and the primary programming focus throughout Rock County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.
In Person It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated partner work location.
Evening/Weekend Work This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.
Travel Expectations It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Requirements

• One year of relevant work experience in the area of youth educational programming
• Ability to develop partnerships and maintain professional relationships with community agencies, community-based services, or organizations to address educational needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain a healthy professional work environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.
• Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant work experience in the area of youth educational programming
• Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high-quality work
• Demonstrated commitment to the goals and values of Extension’s commitment to equity and social justice to support opportunities and outcomes for youth, families, educators, and communities.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education, human development, youth studies, social work, or psychology.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
• Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
• Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
• Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
• May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending

Benefits

• 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 ( https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/ )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level