Bilingual 4-H Program Coordinator

About the role

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• Job Category: Academic Staff
• Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)
• Job Profile: Outreach Associate

Job Summary

The Bilingual 4-H Program Coordinator is a member of the Trempealeau County Extension team as part of the Positive Youth Development Institute. The Wisconsin 4-H Program contributes to this work through the purposeful engagement of over 24,000 youth members and 8,000 adult volunteer leaders in 4-H clubs and groups throughout the state and tribal nations. The Wisconsin 4-H program is a youth-driven, volunteer- supported organization committed to expanding access to all and empowering youth to thrive.

The Bilingual 4-H Program Coordinator will be trained in the Juntos Program, geared towards Spanish speaking youth and families, including core components of Juntos 4-H, including family engagement, 4-H clubs, and career readiness programming.

The Coordinator will work with identified middle and high schools and community partners to promote student involvement and focus on academic success, career exploration, and college readiness activities of youth participants. This position will provide the culturally responsive, high quality, community-based Juntos Program designed to reach Spanish speaking students in 8th-12th grade.

There will be an additional focus on working with 11th-12th grade Spanish speaking students to explore Agri-science career pathways in partnership with local school Agriculture Educators and the local Agri-science industry. Programs will include student engagement and support and will assist youth in achieving academic success with an emphasis on going on to post-secondary education.

Major responsibilities include recruitment of students, organizing and implementing the academic year program, implementing 4-H clubs, and maintaining contact with students and families throughout the academic year with bilingual family engagement workshops and events.

County Location

The main office for this position is located in Whitehall, WI and the primary programming focus is Trempealeau County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.

Terminal Position

The initial period of employment will be 2 years, with the possibility to become renewable contingent upon available funding.

In Person

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, on-site, at a designated campus work location.

Evening/Weekend Work

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

This position is grant-funded and will require out-of-state travel for training. At this time, travel is scheduled for November 2-7, 2026.

Travel Expectations

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Applicants are required to: Have a valid driver's license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies

Additional information

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement

Teaches and/or supports educational programming (in target language and English) and adapts educational approaches in a manner that is culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate for the audience's needs

Department

The Division of Extension, Trempeleau County, is hiring for a Bilingual 4-H Program Coordinator.

Compensation

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $50,790, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with experience presenting educational content to diverse audiences in both group and one-on-one settings.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, and implement programs and activities, demonstrating attention to detail, accountability, and discretion in handling confidential information
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with and/or interest in community engagement

Bilingual Required

Spanish speaking, writing and comprehension skills; knowledge and understanding of Latino/Hispanic culture. Language skills will be evaluated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in child/youth development and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience in or with the Agriscience industry
• Experience in educational outreach and access, and student aid including FAFSA, scholarships, and loan information
• Knowledge of academic success strategies (study skills, time management, note/test taking, etc.).
• Knowledge of barriers to post-secondary education
• Experience working with limited income/first generation college bound students
• Bi-cultural experience (relating to more than one distinct culture) with demonstrated experience working with individuals from varying cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds (specifically Latinx students and families)

• Education: Required Education
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

How to Apply

• We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position.
• To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button.
• You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Additional information

Please note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role.

The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews. Failure to upload all required materials may result in your application not being considered.

Since a bilingual skillset is required, please submit English and Spanish writing samples or other materials like unscripted videos or audio in which you are using the target language (Spanish). Language skills will be evaluated during a language proficiency assessment in the interview process. The application reviewers will be relying on these application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years.

Application deadline is November 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (CDT).

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