Description

Great opportunity!

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).
Salary ranges listed are based on 100% time position.

Position Location: Rice Lake County Extension Office, Faribault
This is a .75 FTE P&A salaried position. The position requires flexibility to fulfill assigned
responsibilities, including work during day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.

This position also works in various educational settings in communities within the respective county, including outdoors (e.g., camps, fairs). Must be able to travel several times per week within the county and regionally/statewide multiple times per year.

Anticipated start date: June 22-July 13, 2026
Apply by: May 3, 2026

Work primarily work with adults to lead, manage and steward the full range of 4-H Youth Development programming in the county.

Required Qualifications
Required to complete the job screening questionnaire to be considered for any roles
(https://z.umn.edu/4HEducatorquestionnaire)
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.
Experience in recruiting, guiding, or managing volunteers or staff.
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

Click the Apply Now button at the top of the page for all the details to be considered.
Job Duties can also be found on the Extension Careers page (https://z.umn.edu/4HEducator)

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.