Emanuel County Program Assistant H

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• Posting Number: S14770P
• Working Title: Emanuel County Program Assistant – 4‑H
• Department: CAES‑Southeast District CES
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Extension Program Asst I
• Posting Type: External
• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
• Employment Type: Employee
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• FLSA: Non‑Exempt
• FTE: 1.00
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

• Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 8 am‑5 pm; occasional evening and weekend work required
• Salary: $36,000, commensurate with experience
• Posting Date: 02/25/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Proposed Starting Date: 03/29/2026
• Location of Vacancy: SE District

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The County Extension 4‑H Program Assistant is a para‑professional who works with County Extension Agents to deliver the 4‑H program in their assigned geographic area and performs duties necessary to assist the county extension agents in the day‑to‑day conduct of programs. This employee works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the County Extension Coordinator and the District Extension Director and programmatically responsible to an assigned County Extension 4‑H Agent.

• Show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits.
• Exhibit qualities of independent judgment.
• Possess or develop adequate computer skills to enhance communication with the public and 4‑H data management.
• Maintain consistent and effective work habits to make efficient use of time and resources.
• Enthusiasm and desire to work and relate effectively to young people and adults.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, state staff, local government employees, and clientele.
• Proficiency in current Word processing, data management, and accounting software programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Some degree of physical activity, including lifting, to conduct programs (e.g., handling animals, supplies and demonstration materials, audio/visual equipment, etc.).
• Some standing and/or sitting for various lengths of time.
• Working in various seasonal weather conditions for outside activities.
• Driving to perform job related tasks.

General Duties (65%)

• Conduct in‑school club meetings and deliver prepared curriculums that meet state guidelines.
• Recruit students to become involved in 4‑H educational programs.
• Recruit and assist interested volunteers in the successful completion of the volunteer screening procedures.
• Assist 4‑H’ers in preparation for 4‑H competitive events including project achievement, judging teams, etc.
• Transport or arrange for transportation of 4‑H’ers to various district and state level…