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Youth Educator jobs are open across K-12 schools, nonprofits, community centers, and after-school programs, at every level from entry-level teaching assistant to program director, with specializations in curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and arts education. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Required Qualifications
- Required to complete the job screening questionnaire to be considered for any roles: https://z.umn.edu/4HExtEducatorQuestionnaire.
- Bachelor's degree at time of hire in fields related to but not limited to education, social sciences, family and consumer sciences, sociology, psychology, and agriculture. Degree must be completed by the start date.
- Experience (paid or unpaid) leading, teaching, and/or managing programs for youth, grades K-12.
- Experience in recruiting, guiding, or managing volunteers or staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with peers, leaders and leadership, stakeholders, volunteers, participants and others, including those that may have diverse missions, goals, and backgrounds, in order to achieve and follow Extension goals, objectives and expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to document, track and follow financial policies, processes and procedures (including University, Extension, Department, County and related).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, priorities and schedules while maintaining high quality of work and working with minimal supervision.
- Evidenced ability to effectively communicate in English using oral and written communication methods (e.g., business correspondence, publications, presentations, web, and social media).
Additional Requirements
- It is an essential function of the job to work in the assigned office location almost exclusively when not conducting work in the community. Work in the community will include various educational settings, including outdoors (e.g., camps, fairs); limited hybrid or remote work options may be possible.
- Will work evenings, overnights, and weekends for events, camps, fairs, programming to meet responsibilities of the position.
- Valid driver's license and own means of transportation with required liability insurance in order to transport materials; and rarely other people. Mileage reimbursement provided.
- This position often works in the community. Must be able to travel within the county several times per week and regionally/statewide multiple times per year. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence is available in accordance with University policy.
- When not in the assigned office location, employees must be reachable with a mobile number at the employee's own expense. That number will be published in the Extension staff directory.
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, and lift or carry 10 pounds frequently and 30 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to stand for 90 minutes at a time and sit for 90 minutes at a time. Some days will require hours of standing or sitting.
- This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of post-bachelor’s degree experience relevant to youth development, program development, and/or volunteer systems development.
- Evidenced knowledge of youth development theory and practice (e.g., college coursework, volunteer training)
- Experience designing, developing, delivering, and/or evaluating high-quality, culturally relevant, educational programs.
- Experience managing a volunteer system, including recruiting, placing, training, coaching, and evaluating volunteers.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts.
- Proficient use of technology for communicating, locating information, and monitoring trends to design, deliver, evaluate, and report programs.
- Evidenced ability to work cooperatively with community partners or local governments to address educational needs.
- Experience teaching youth and/or adults in a non-formal setting.
- Experience organizing and managing events and activities.
- Experience planning and applying relevant organizational policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., creating safe environments, financial practices).
About the Job
The Washington County 4-H Extension Educator position will primarily work with adults to lead, manage and steward the full range of 4-H Youth Development programming in the county. As a Washington County 4-H Extension educator, you will work collaboratively with youth, families, volunteers, community partners, and University faculty/staff to reach two overarching program goals: 1) Youth will learn by developing a passion in their areas of interest; 2) Youth will lead by being innovators and social change agents. 4-H Extension educators lead quality programs that result in growth, retention, and impact while ensuring potential and current participants have full access to programs, services, and facilities.
Location and Work Environment
Work Schedule
Primary Responsibilities
Job Duties include, but are not limited to and change as determined by the supervisor:
Program Development, Delivery, and Engagement – 40%
- Engage youth, volunteers, and partners to create a program plan that reflects the demographics of the county/tribal community, addresses local needs and opportunities, aligns with the strategic direction of the MN 4-H Youth Development program and leads to program growth and sustainability.
- Design, develop, deliver, and implement high quality, culturally-relevant, impactful programs that support youth in learning and leading.
- Develop/adapt lesson plans and teach/facilitate youth and adult learning using relevant content and instructional best practices (pedagogy/andragogy).
- Plan and manage the delivery of 4-H clubs, camps, after school programs, showcase and fair opportunities, and other events and activities.
- Identify and implement strategies to diversify program participation, ensuring programs and processes are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive of youth, volunteers, and staff with varying backgrounds and experience.
- Successfully collaborate, partner with and build strong working relationships with supervisor and Program Leaders, other Extension educators, peers, department team members, county partners and stakeholders; mainly in person but at times virtually.
- Develop and support community partnerships that extend program reach and expand program impact.
- Establish and maintain an effective staffing plan including partners, volunteers, interns, and short-term employees.
- Use established evaluation tools and processes to inform future program design, improve effectiveness, demonstrate value, and market the program.
- Other related duties as assigned
Volunteer Systems – 35%
- Establish and support a volunteer development system that builds the capacity and long-term sustainability of the 4-H program.
- Meet and collaborate with volunteers, volunteer leaders and others to enrich and grow relationships and volunteer roles in 4-H.
- Identify needs and opportunities for volunteers to serve in management and delivery roles, and recruit and place individuals in these roles.
- Cultivate relationships with and build capacity of volunteers through a support system consisting of effective orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.
- Ensure the volunteer screening process is implemented and followed at all times; alert or report any concerns or variances from processes.
- Acknowledge and address problems that arise with volunteers and volunteer roles.
Program Operations – 15%
- Manage and monitor compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including youth safety, risk management, and financial management.
- Manage, oversee and document the budget related to the County 4-H program. This includes expenses, deposits, cash and check handling, asset inventory, accurate record keeping, and financial reports. Follow strict University, Extension, 4-H and other financial policies, processes and procedures in all aspects of program and county work.
- Ensure that self and partners, participants and volunteers follow all financial procedures related to county and related work; prepare and communicate when issues or questions arise; including meeting budget and other financial deadlines.
- Manage established processes for youth enrollment, volunteer enrollment, event participation and reporting, club chartering, program agreements, and related.
- Recruit, orient, supervise, and support interns and short-term employees.
Communication and Reporting – 10%
- Develop/adapt and implement an ongoing year-round communication plan that attracts youth, families, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and leads to enrollment and retention.
- Collect data and prepare and deliver reports and presentations to share the public value, impacts, and accomplishments of 4-H Youth Development with local stakeholders; including department, unit and regional teams and groups.
- Communicate with peers, teams, county partners and others regarding 4-H Youth Development and Extension programs’ value and mission.
- Represent the University of Minnesota, Extension, and the Department of Youth Development in all work interactions, events, conferences and related in a positive and collaborative way.
University of Minnesota Extension is a major outreach arm of the University of Minnesota with a mission to serve the public through applied research and education. Our mission is to make a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota. Extension strives to attract and retain high-quality, passionate employees. Find further information on the Extension website.
(Please note: this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.)
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click on the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position. Please include the following required attachments with your online application:
- Cover letter
- Resume – include all relevant experience (paid or volunteer) to the job responsibilities
- Complete job screening questionnaire to determine location, position, and availability requirements (https://z.umn.edu/4HExtEducatorQuestionnaire). Failure to complete this survey at application will result in the applicant being removed from consideration for these positions.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
Required Qualifications
- Required to complete the job screening questionnaire to be considered for any roles: https://z.umn.edu/4HExtEducatorQuestionnaire.
- Bachelor's degree at time of hire in fields related to but not limited to education, social sciences, family and consumer sciences, sociology, psychology, and agriculture. Degree must be completed by the start date.
- Experience (paid or unpaid) leading, teaching, and/or managing programs for youth, grades K-12.
- Experience in recruiting, guiding, or managing volunteers or staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with peers, leaders and leadership, stakeholders, volunteers, participants and others, including those that may have diverse missions, goals, and backgrounds, in order to achieve and follow Extension goals, objectives and expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to document, track and follow financial policies, processes and procedures (including University, Extension, Department, County and related).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, priorities and schedules while maintaining high quality of work and working with minimal supervision.
- Evidenced ability to effectively communicate in English using oral and written communication methods (e.g., business correspondence, publications, presentations, web, and social media).
Additional Requirements
- It is an essential function of the job to work in the assigned office location almost exclusively when not conducting work in the community. Work in the community will include various educational settings, including outdoors (e.g., camps, fairs); limited hybrid or remote work options may be possible.
- Will work evenings, overnights, and weekends for events, camps, fairs, programming to meet responsibilities of the position.
- Valid driver's license and own means of transportation with required liability insurance in order to transport materials; and rarely other people. Mileage reimbursement provided.
- This position often works in the community. Must be able to travel within the county several times per week and regionally/statewide multiple times per year. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence is available in accordance with University policy.
- When not in the assigned office location, employees must be reachable with a mobile number at the employee's own expense. That number will be published in the Extension staff directory.
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, and lift or carry 10 pounds frequently and 30 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to stand for 90 minutes at a time and sit for 90 minutes at a time. Some days will require hours of standing or sitting.
- This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) or more years of post-bachelor’s degree experience relevant to youth development, program development, and/or volunteer systems development.
- Evidenced knowledge of youth development theory and practice (e.g., college coursework, volunteer training)
- Experience designing, developing, delivering, and/or evaluating high-quality, culturally relevant, educational programs.
- Experience managing a volunteer system, including recruiting, placing, training, coaching, and evaluating volunteers.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts.
- Proficient use of technology for communicating, locating information, and monitoring trends to design, deliver, evaluate, and report programs.
- Evidenced ability to work cooperatively with community partners or local governments to address educational needs.
- Experience teaching youth and/or adults in a non-formal setting.
- Experience organizing and managing events and activities.
- Experience planning and applying relevant organizational policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., creating safe environments, financial practices).
About the Job
The Washington County 4-H Extension Educator position will primarily work with adults to lead, manage and steward the full range of 4-H Youth Development programming in the county. As a Washington County 4-H Extension educator, you will work collaboratively with youth, families, volunteers, community partners, and University faculty/staff to reach two overarching program goals: 1) Youth will learn by developing a passion in their areas of interest; 2) Youth will lead by being innovators and social change agents. 4-H Extension educators lead quality programs that result in growth, retention, and impact while ensuring potential and current participants have full access to programs, services, and facilities.
Location and Work Environment
Work Schedule
Primary Responsibilities
Job Duties include, but are not limited to and change as determined by the supervisor:
Program Development, Delivery, and Engagement – 40%
- Engage youth, volunteers, and partners to create a program plan that reflects the demographics of the county/tribal community, addresses local needs and opportunities, aligns with the strategic direction of the MN 4-H Youth Development program and leads to program growth and sustainability.
- Design, develop, deliver, and implement high quality, culturally-relevant, impactful programs that support youth in learning and leading.
- Develop/adapt lesson plans and teach/facilitate youth and adult learning using relevant content and instructional best practices (pedagogy/andragogy).
- Plan and manage the delivery of 4-H clubs, camps, after school programs, showcase and fair opportunities, and other events and activities.
- Identify and implement strategies to diversify program participation, ensuring programs and processes are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive of youth, volunteers, and staff with varying backgrounds and experience.
- Successfully collaborate, partner with and build strong working relationships with supervisor and Program Leaders, other Extension educators, peers, department team members, county partners and stakeholders; mainly in person but at times virtually.
- Develop and support community partnerships that extend program reach and expand program impact.
- Establish and maintain an effective staffing plan including partners, volunteers, interns, and short-term employees.
- Use established evaluation tools and processes to inform future program design, improve effectiveness, demonstrate value, and market the program.
- Other related duties as assigned
Volunteer Systems – 35%
- Establish and support a volunteer development system that builds the capacity and long-term sustainability of the 4-H program.
- Meet and collaborate with volunteers, volunteer leaders and others to enrich and grow relationships and volunteer roles in 4-H.
- Identify needs and opportunities for volunteers to serve in management and delivery roles, and recruit and place individuals in these roles.
- Cultivate relationships with and build capacity of volunteers through a support system consisting of effective orientation, training, utilization, recognition, and evaluation.
- Ensure the volunteer screening process is implemented and followed at all times; alert or report any concerns or variances from processes.
- Acknowledge and address problems that arise with volunteers and volunteer roles.
Program Operations – 15%
- Manage and monitor compliance with organizational policies and procedures, including youth safety, risk management, and financial management.
- Manage, oversee and document the budget related to the County 4-H program. This includes expenses, deposits, cash and check handling, asset inventory, accurate record keeping, and financial reports. Follow strict University, Extension, 4-H and other financial policies, processes and procedures in all aspects of program and county work.
- Ensure that self and partners, participants and volunteers follow all financial procedures related to county and related work; prepare and communicate when issues or questions arise; including meeting budget and other financial deadlines.
- Manage established processes for youth enrollment, volunteer enrollment, event participation and reporting, club chartering, program agreements, and related.
- Recruit, orient, supervise, and support interns and short-term employees.
Communication and Reporting – 10%
- Develop/adapt and implement an ongoing year-round communication plan that attracts youth, families, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds and leads to enrollment and retention.
- Collect data and prepare and deliver reports and presentations to share the public value, impacts, and accomplishments of 4-H Youth Development with local stakeholders; including department, unit and regional teams and groups.
- Communicate with peers, teams, county partners and others regarding 4-H Youth Development and Extension programs’ value and mission.
- Represent the University of Minnesota, Extension, and the Department of Youth Development in all work interactions, events, conferences and related in a positive and collaborative way.
University of Minnesota Extension is a major outreach arm of the University of Minnesota with a mission to serve the public through applied research and education. Our mission is to make a difference by connecting community needs and University resources to address critical issues in Minnesota. Extension strives to attract and retain high-quality, passionate employees. Find further information on the Extension website.
(Please note: this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.)
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click on the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position. Please include the following required attachments with your online application:
- Cover letter
- Resume – include all relevant experience (paid or volunteer) to the job responsibilities
- Complete job screening questionnaire to determine location, position, and availability requirements (https://z.umn.edu/4HExtEducatorQuestionnaire). Failure to complete this survey at application will result in the applicant being removed from consideration for these positions.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in youth educator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work, or a related field
- Experience working directly with children or adolescents in a structured setting
- CPR, First Aid certification, and mandated reporter training
- Ability to develop and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans or curricula
- Strong classroom or group management skills across diverse youth populations
- Proficiency with student information systems or program tracking software
Tips for Your Youth Educator Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
School-based roles want to see classroom management and state curriculum alignment, while nonprofit and community programs prioritize group facilitation and family engagement. Reframe the same experience using the language of whichever setting you're targeting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists youth educator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations by program model
After-school enrichment programs, trauma-informed youth centers, and academic intervention programs each hire for different skills. Read the organization's mission statement before applying and mirror their program language in your cover letter.
Prepare a teaching or facilitation demo
Many youth educator interviews include a short observed lesson or group activity. Have a ten-minute, age-appropriate demo ready that shows how you give directions, check for understanding, and redirect off-task behavior in real time.
Negotiate start date, not just pay
Youth educator roles often have fixed program calendars, so start-date flexibility can be more valuable than a small salary bump. If the offer timeline conflicts with a commitment, ask about the latest possible start before accepting or declining.
Youth Educator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most youth educators?
The companies hiring the most youth educators right now include East Side House Settlement, EYL 365 Project, and Penn State University, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to spike ahead of new academic terms and summer program seasons.
How many youth educator jobs are remote?
About 31% of youth educator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote roles concentrated in curriculum design, virtual tutoring, and online program coordination rather than direct in-person instruction. Most frontline teaching and facilitation positions still require an in-person presence.
How do you become a youth educator?
Start by earning a degree in education, child development, psychology, or a related field, then gain direct experience through volunteering, internships, or assistant roles at schools or youth programs. Complete required certifications such as CPR, First Aid, and mandated reporter training. Build a portfolio of lesson plans or program materials, then apply to roles that match your age-group experience and setting preference.
How do you get hired as a youth educator with little or no experience?
Focus on roles explicitly labeled as entry-level, teaching assistant, or program aide, since these are designed for candidates without a full professional record. Highlight any relevant volunteer work, tutoring, camp counseling, or coaching in your application. Many nonprofits and after-school programs train new staff on their specific curriculum, so showing enthusiasm for their mission and reliability in past roles carries real weight.
What does the youth educator interview process look like?
Most youth educator interviews include an initial phone or video screen focused on your background and philosophy, followed by an in-person or panel interview with program leadership. Many organizations also ask candidates to deliver a short observed lesson or facilitated activity with real or simulated youth participants. References are checked carefully, and a background check is standard before any offer is finalized.
Where can I find and apply to youth educator jobs?
You can find and apply to youth educator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, preferred age group, and program setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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