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Extension Unit 23, Breese

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Job Summary

The Extension Program Coordinator (EPC) will support and assist in the management of the Master Gardener/Master Naturalist volunteer programs and other Agriculture/Horticulture Extension related programs for adults and youth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Coordination and Development
  • Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the County Director or Educator.
  • Identify critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Master Gardener/Master Naturalist programs.
  • Conduct evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendation for continuation or discontinuation of the program.
  • Provide leadership, as primary contact, to volunteers in support of local Master Gardener/Master Naturalist 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.
  • Provide monthly reports to the County Extension Director.
• Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development
  • Recruit, screen and select Master Gardener/Master Naturalist volunteers.
  • Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the Master Gardener/Master Naturalist programs, risk management, policies, procedures, and materials.
  • Coordinate volunteer trainings 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 opportunities.
  • Utilize a variety of promotion methods including, personal contacts, social media and printed materials in collaboration with the local Marketing & Communications Extension Program Coordinator in unit 23.
  • Network and collaborate with other community organizations to assess needs and develop rograms 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.

Additional Physical Demands

To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required to perform work both within an office and outside in the communities that are served and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personal transportation. A valid driver\'s license is preferred. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends. When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may be subjected to various mental and physical demands as well to include, but not limited to, independently traveling to and performing work at different lo