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Extension Program Coordinator Unit 23, Salem

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Job Summary

The position will assist/support Consumer Economics Educator in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Family Consumer Science Consumer Economics and Financial Literacy programming.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Development

Coordinate the planning of educational activities for the program with collaboration from the Consumer Economics Educator or Specialist

Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through Money Mentor, Home and Community Education (HCE) and Financial Wellness for College Student 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 Master Wellness volunteers in support of the Money Mentor, HCE and Financial Wellness for College Student activities.

Provide leadership for the local Expansion and Review Committee.

Works 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 Extension Director

Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development

Recruit, screen and select adult Money Mentor, HCE, and Financial Wellness for College Student program v olunteers

Orient volunteers to the philosophy of the 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 opportunities related to consumer economics.

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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 nd 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,