Description

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This is a University-hired position in partnership with the University of Minnesota, Extension and various counties.

The 4-H Extension Educator is a community-based academic professional of the University of Minnesota Extension. This position links University of Minnesota research and Minnesota residents by creating learning opportunities that address local needs.

Salary Range: $59,000-$68,000 (9621YD); $68,000- $75,000 (9622YD), typically for current 9622YD employees only; this is a salaried, not hourly, position.

Locations:
Nobles County Extension Office (City of Worthington) - 100%

This 4-H Extension Educator position will primarily work with adults to lead, manage and steward the full range of 4-H Youth Development programming in various counties. As a County 4-H Extension educator, you will work collaboratively with youth, families, volunteers, community partners, and University faculty/staff to reach two overarching program goals: 1) Youth will learn by developing a passion in their areas of interest; 2) Youth will lead by being innovators and social change agents. 4-H Extension educators lead quality programs that result in growth, retention, and impact while ensuring potential and current participants have full access to programs, services, and facilities.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree at time of hire in fields related to but not limited to education, social sciences, family and consumer sciences, sociology, psychology, and agriculture. Degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience (paid or unpaid) leading, teaching, and/or managing programs for youth, grades K-12.
Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with peers, leaders and leadership, stakeholders, volunteers, participants and others, including those that may have diverse missions, goals, and backgrounds, in order to achieve and follow Extension goals, objectives and expectations.
Demonstrated ability to document, track and follow financial policies, processes and procedures (including University, Extension, Department, County and related).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, priorities and schedules while maintaining high quality of work and working with minimal supervision.
Evidenced ability to effectively communicate in English using oral and written communication methods (e.g., business correspondence, publications, presentations, web, and social media).

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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Application deadline is January 6, 2026. Projected start date is February 23, 2026- March 23, 2026

The U of M is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

University of Minnesota Extension Department of Youth Development works in partnership with communities to build engaged young people who are ready to learn and lead in a global society. Using youth development methods and principles that are based on experiential learning and proven to result in positive youth development; we foster sustainability and resilience by building community-wide knowledge, capacity, and networks that support the healthy development of youth. Our audiences include: youth grades K-13 living in urban, suburban, rural, tribal, and online communities; volunteers, youth workers, and partners who deliver positive youth development programming; and, agencies, organizations, and groups that affect the lives of youth.