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 and Master Naturalist programs.
  • Assist with evaluation of program activities and make appropriate changes or recommendation for continuation or discontinuation of the program.
  • Provide leadership, as primary contact, to volunteers, Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists in support of local Master Gardener programs and their activities.
  • 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 and all PEARS reporting.
• Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Development
  • 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
  • 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.