What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extension Program Coordinator (ANR) University of Illinois Extension position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
Volunteer Management Duties
Perform the following volunteer management duties including but not limited to:
- Coordinate the recruitment, training, communications, reporting, and recognition of the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteer organizations.
- Serves as primary staff liaison for Master Gardner and Master Naturalist programs and assists the volunteers in their activities as needed, including expansion of curriculum and public-teaching opportunities.
- Ensure compliance and maintenance of local program policy and by-laws for the Master Gardener and Master Naturalist, as needed.
- Set up and attend volunteer meetings. Reports to Educators on volunteer activities.
- Develops plans to involve volunteers in specific educational activities, which include recruitment and training.
- Coordinates the logistics and activities for volunteer program-related tasks, such as travel arrangements, food, equipment, facilities, and other supplies.
- Works with social, civic, and local organizations to develop partnerships, where appropriate, to develop and/or utilize volunteers.
Horticulture Duties
Perform the following Horticulture duties including but not limited to:
- Assists with the planning of educational activities in ANR in conjunction with other staff and volunteers.
- Assists with the development of marketing plans and goals to recruit targeted ANR participants for educational activities; assemble mailing database; and develop advertising and publicity for the activities in conjunction with Educators, Unit Publicity, and Promotion Specialists.
- Assist with educating the public about ANR program offerings, including creating and setting up displays at county/community fairs and festivals.
- Assists in formulating and ensuring the implementation of standard operating procedures for program activities, including guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of participants.
Data Reporting
- Conducts the evaluation of program activities, develops impact statements, and recommends continuation, modification, or discontinuance of the program.
- Works with staff and volunteers to collect, process, and maintain program records and data.
- Submit contact reports, activity reports, and program reports monthly.
Miscellaneous
- Complies with all Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work; assists Unit staff with data collection for Affirmative Action, Gender, and Targeted reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by County Extension Director and Horticulture Educator.
- Participates in staff development and professional development opportunities.
