Educational program director job description

The 4-H Educator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. 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.

This position is a part of the Division of Extension Positive Youth Development Institute, with a focus within the Wisconsin 4-H Extension Program. The Institute supports programs that contribute to the development of children, youth, and emerging adults who are healthy and productive, and who make a positive contribution to their communities.

The 4-H Program Educator leads and manages the full range of the 4-H program including clubs, after school programs, educational experiences, and camps. Program Educators also design, deliver, and evaluate research-based educational programming and services aligned with the position's programmatic focus.

The ideal candidate is adept at building and maintaining trust-based relationships, engaging stakeholders and applying an equity lens towards transforming lives and communities. As such, candidates are expected to foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.

Initial programming focus will include:
-Recruiting, training, developing, and managing volunteers focused on helping youth develop life skills that promote ongoing community involvement and strengthen youth leadership development;
-Expanding 4-H membership and volunteer opportunities to underserved youth and adults;
-Overseeing 4-H Clubs, 4-H Groups, 4-H Leaders Associations and committees and coordinating the process for youth and adult volunteer enrollment;
-Strengthening the 4-H program by providing leadership for marketing, communications, member recruitment and member retention;
-Cultivating collaborative efforts and partnerships with other organizations to expand 4-H programming opportunities

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Maine Foodscapes addresses food insecurity by providing families and individuals with free vegetable gardens and resources to get started growing fruits and vegetables at home. The Foodscapes Garden Programs & Education VISTA will research, design, and collaborate with local affordable housing entities to plan and set up a program of integrating food access with affordable housing. The signature project in the program is to form partnerships with affordable housing facilities to provide free vegetable gardens for residents of southern Maine affordable housing facilities, to be implemented in Summer 2023. The Member's activities will include working towards ending the cycle of poverty through addressing food insecurity experienced by residents by assembling project background research on food insecurity, affordable housing, and local food systems in Cumberland and York Counties, prepare an action report to guide partnership formation, coordinate the efforts of Maine Foodscapes to build partnerships with affordable housing entities in southern Maine, including surveys, design site-specific garden projects for each partnership. The member will also lead, recruit and manage the Gardener Mentors program and coordinate year round community education and Gardener Mentor events. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : The VISTA will work towards ending the cycle of poverty through increasing Maine Foodscapes' capacity to address food insecurity experienced by residents of Southern Maine. The VISTA will expand the Foodscapes Garden Programs (FGP) year-round programming to have 150+ low- income families and 10+ organizations across Southern Maine who have vegetable gardens installed by Maine Foodscapes; Manage all FGP Gardener digital and phone communications; coordinate and manage year-round educational and FGP Gardener events; and coordinate Foodscapes' community education programming.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Training , Addt'l Relocation Assistance, Parking , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :

Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Health , Environment , Education , Community Outreach , Hunger , Neighborhood Revitalization .

Skills :

Writing/Editing , Communications , Social Services , Community Organization , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Non-Profit Management , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Environment .

Mission:

The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the RRS Senior Director, the Education, RSI, and YMP, Director is a position that is a part RRS leadership team. This position is responsible for overseeing the intake process for clients enrolled in the following federal grants/or contracts: Refugee Support Services/Education, Refugee School Impact, and the Youth Mentoring Programs. High quality services are expected to be provided through close supervision of program employees by the program director. Through a hands-on approach, the director must ensure service delivery to clients are provided in a timely and culturally appropriate manner. The director is responsible for administrative and client financials, program reporting, and client file upkeep. In addition, this position is responsible for hiring program employees, on-broad program training, develop talent within the team including cross training and seeking out opportunities for professional growth of emerging leaders within the team.

Position Responsibilities:

* * The director will be responsible for interviewing and hiring new employees.
* * To develop and implement employee development plans for program employees.
* * Plan bi-weekly supervisory one on ones, and program meetings for program employees;
* * To give direction regarding activities of each program service; and collect monthly update reports.
* * Provide monthly numbers of clients served to the PQI Director, and Vice President of Programs.
* * To complete all funding source grant reports in a timely manner.
* * Responsible to monitor grant funding expenses on a monthly basis and submit approval to finance.
* * Complete/Audit all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, licensing requirements, COA standards, and agency quality assurance standards.
* * The supervisor will oversee the program to ensure staffs provide culturally appropriate and timely services needed to assure the self-sufficiency of the clients we serve.
* Conduct monthly peer file review.

Competencies:

* Building Collaboration
* Communication
* Critical Thinking
* Developing Others
* Leadership

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education/Experience

o A Bachelor's degree in a social service related field is preferred, or a minimum of four to six years' experience in a social service environment that demonstrates a sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural populations.

* License and Credentials

o Reliable transportation

o Valid driver license

o Valid vehicle insurance

o Must be at least 21 years of age

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

* Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team;
* Must have good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
* Knowledge of Federal grants and/or contracts, and maintain appropriate working relations with funding sources.
* Complete required reports to funding sources in a timely manner.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
* Knowledge of Program Manuals and Operational Guidelines.
* Knowledge of client files documentation and record keeping.
* Skilled in using personal computer, various software, email and internet.
* Skilled in organization and time management.
* Ability to maintain appropriate ethical boundaries and professional client relationship.
* Ability to lead and motivate staff to improve performance.
* Bilingual is a plus.

Disclaimer:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted.