Extension Program Coordinator (ANR) - University of Illinois Extension

Duties Responsibilities Program Coordination and Development • Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the County Director or Educator. • Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Master Gardener/Master Naturalist/Master Composter programs. • Conduct an evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendations for the continuation or discontinuation of the program. • Provide leadership as the primary contact to volunteers, Master Gardeners/Master Naturalist/Master Composter in support of local programs and their activities. • Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee. • Work with Unit staff, Extension volunteers, and Extension clientele to create and/or maintain administrative records. • Disseminate education information provided by Extension professionals. • Maintain required records and data. • Provides monthly reports to the County Director. Volunteer Recruitment, Training Development • Recruit, screen and select Master Gardener/Master Naturalist/Master Composter volunteers. • Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the Master Gardener programs/Master Naturalist/Master Composter, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials. • Coordinate volunteer training related to program offerings and continuing educational opportunities. • Maintain contact with volunteers on a regular basis through meetings and correspondence, including email and phone. • Formulate and implement standard operating procedures for all program activities to ensure the safety and welfare of all volunteers and participants. Marketing Networking • Develop and implement a marketing plan and objectives to recruit adult volunteers and youth participants for Master Gardener/Master Naturalist/Master Composter opportunities. • Utilize various promotion methods, including personal contacts, social media, and printed materials. • Network and collaborate with other community organizations to assess needs and develop programs to meet those needs. Organizational Duties • Participates in professional development opportunities. • Attends staff meetings as scheduled, and provides updates to Extension staff and Extension Council on accomplishments and activities. • Complies with Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of University of Illinois Extension work. • Comply with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment. • Performs other related duties as assigned.