Outagamie County 4-H Outreach Associate

The 4-H Outreach Associate Educator position will join a team of 4-H PYD Staff to bring 4-H Outreach Programs to diverse settings and audiences. This role is based in Appleton, WI and will serve Outagamie County and surrounding communities. This role is housed in the Positive Youth Development Institute within UW-Madison's Division of Extension (https://extension.wisc.edu/).

UW Extension's 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 hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

With guidance from the 4-H Positive Youth Development Educators, the 4-H Program Outreach Associate Educator conducts 4-H programs including after-school programs, educational experiences, and camps. Outreach Associate Educators deliver and assist with planning outreach program activities, strengthen partnerships, and ensure adherence to policy. Initial efforts of this position will include developing relationships with community partners such as schools, libraries, Boys and Girls Clubs to determine which 4-H outreach programs can be implemented in partnership with existing programs.

• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement

• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies

• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience

• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs

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

• Communicate plan, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, 4-H educators, Program Managers, partners, and relevant stakeholders.

Division of Extension, Positive Youth Development Institute, 4-H Program is hiring for an Outagamie County 4-H Outreach Associate.

• Programming and/or service delivery experience related to youth development

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

• Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments, including demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts

• Experience working cooperatively with other agencies, community-based services, or organizations to address educational needs

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

• Demonstrated experience with board leadership or development

• Experience communicating and implementing policy

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:

• Resume

• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

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 https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

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.

This 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.

Application Deadline is Thursday, November 13, 2025, 11:59pm CST.

Jayna Hintz

jayna.hintz@wisc.edu

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