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Extension Educator, Assistant 4-H Memorial Camp Director
Monticello, IL
The Extension Educator, Assistant 4-H Memorial Camp Director, provides leadership in developing, delivering, and evaluating youth development and adventure-based educational programs at the 4-H Memorial Camp. This academic professional leads on-site and off-site leadership and challenge course programming, including low and high ropes, climbing, rappelling, and zip-line activities, while ensuring compliance with ACA and ACCT standards. Working collaboratively with the Camp Director, Extension staff, volunteers, and partner organizations, the Educator supports camp operations, staff training, emergency response, and program quality while fostering leadership, teamwork, and life skills among youth participants.
This position requires a master’s degree in camp program management, outdoor recreation, youth development, educational design, or a related field, along with experience working in youth development or a closely related area. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience, leadership experience with high and low ropes courses, certifications in challenge course facilitation and First Aid/CPR, and familiarity with University of Illinois Extension programs.
Salary Range: $59,000–$82,000.