Maryland 4-H Mission

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive and inclusive setting for all youth to reach their fullest potential in a diverse society. Youth learn beneficial and cognitive life skills through community-focused, research-based experiential education programs.

Our Vision

Maryland 4-H aspires to be a recognized leading youth development program that inspires youth and adults to learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

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We build our work teams with the same mission and vision. We wish to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

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    Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Wicomico County

    Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development - Wicomico County

    Job Description Summary

    Organization's Summary Statement:
    University of Maryland Extension (UME) is seeking an Extension Educator responsible for organizing, developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs for youth, families and communities. The Educator would work with volunteers and youth development agencies to provide experiential learning opportunities for youth, leading to the development of life skills for youth. The educator is also responsible for developing an active, ongoing recruitment campaign to involve new volunteers and youth. As a tenure-track faculty member, the Educator will be responsible for providing leadership to develop focused youth development programs in cooperation with colleagues across the county and Lower Shore Maryland cluster. The faculty member will be on track for tenure and promotion to a higher rank in accordance with University policy and UME tenure guidelines within a timeframe defined.

    This position reports directly to the Maryland 4-H Program Leader.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Develop, implement and evaluate a county focused 4-H youth development program in cooperation with colleagues in the programmatic cluster.
    • Facilitate research-based methods to increase knowledge, leadership, and life skills in alignment with the UME Strategic Plan and 4-H Program Priorities.
    • Coordinate and deliver experiential learning programs for a wide range of disciplines in areas aligning with the 4-H national priorities around science, health and civic engagement.
    • Educate youth and adult volunteers on subject matter concepts such as animal science, environmental science, healthy living, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and
    leadership.
    • Manage and expand the county’s 4-H club and Out of School Time programs and capacity.
    • Conduct needs assessments, outreach and marketing to reach broad audiences with foundational elements.
    • Provide leadership, coordination and support for the UME adult volunteer management system, including recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision and recognition of youth and adult volunteers.
    • Cultivate good working relationships with community collaborators and partners to benefit youth.
    Promote positive public relations with stakeholders and the community.
    • Increase resources through grants, local funding sources, collaborative and other funding proposals to support and expand 4-H youth development programs.
    • Supervise full and part-time staff dedicated to supporting the 4-H Youth Development Program.
    • Coordinate programmatic direction in concert with non-tenured faculty position(s) and staff.
    • Perform teaching, scholarship and service requirements of a faculty member of the University of Maryland. This is a tenure track position requiring documented accomplishments in the areas of
    research, teaching, and service.

    Additional Job Details

    Required Application Materials: All candidates must apply online. A complete application packet includes a letter of application, current resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and three (3) references, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

     Best Consideration Date: 10/9/2025

    To find out more and to apply, go to the Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development page.