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 Naturalist/Master Composter in support of local 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.

• 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 Gardener/Master Naturalist/Master Composter opportunities.

• Utilize various 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.