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 Naturalists/Master Composters in support of local programs and their activities.
  • Administer and supervise the Volunteer Gateway system to ensure that all volunteers fulfill essential requirements and remain in good standing.
  • 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 Naturalist opportunities.
  • Utilize a variety of 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.