Express interest -H Extension Agent Campaign

Positive youth development

Make a Statewide Impact. Lead Youth Development. Shape the Future.

As a permanent-status, 12‑month faculty member with UF/IFAS Extension, you will:

• Lead a countywide 4‑H Youth Development program aligned with statewide priorities
• Influence positive youth development at scale
• Build leadership, workforce readiness, and life skills in the next generation
• Collaborate across counties and with statewide program teams
• Operate with autonomy while supported by a strong institutional network

This position offers the stability of a permanent faculty appointment combined with the entrepreneurial opportunity to grow and shape programs that directly impact youth, families, and communities.

The Extension Agent will design and deliver a dynamic, research‑based, countywide 4‑H Youth Development program aligned with Florida 4‑H priorities, including:

• Positive youth development
• Volunteer systems
• Workforce readiness
• Strategic program growth

Programming emphasis will be shaped by both community needs and individual expertise, allowing the agent to leverage personal strengths while meeting local priorities.

• Agriculture
• Healthy Living
• Leadership
• STEM

• Program Leadership & Delivery
  • Lead a comprehensive countywide 4‑H program serving various youth audiences
  • Deliver programming through multiple formats:
    • 4‑H clubs
    • In‑school and after school programs
    • State camps and conferences
    • Limited day camps
    • Special interest programs
  • Ensure programming is research‑based, measurable, and aligned with UF/IFAS priorities
• Volunteer & Staff Leadership
  • Recruit, screen, train, and support 4‑H volunteers
  • Maintain compliance with youth protection and risk management policies
  • Supervise and support program assistants (when applicable)
• Partnerships & Community Engagement
  • Build and sustain strategic partnerships with:
    • Schools
    • Nonprofit organizations
    • Community groups
    • Local government
    • Youth‑serving entities
    • Private sector organizations
  • Engage advisory committees and key stakeholders to guide program planning
  • Expand participation and increase program reach
• Collaboration & Statewide Engagement
  • Work closely with county Extension colleagues
  • Contribute to multi‑county and statewide 4‑H initiatives
  • Align efforts with state program teams
• Resource Development & Communication
  • Develop outreach and communication strategies to promote 4‑H programs
  • Secure external funding through grants and sponsor ships
  • Document program outcomes and impact for county and UF/IFAS leadership

At the University of Florida, you will be part of a nationally recognized land‑grant institution dedicated to research, teaching, and Extension. Through UF/IFAS, your work will directly translate research into real‑world impact—empowering youth to become healthy, productive, and engaged adults. Extension Agent roles with UF/IFAS offer:

• Faculty Status & Career Stability – 12‑month, permanent status–accruing appointment
• Program Leadership & Autonomy – Lead and shape a comprehensive countywide program
• Statewide Visibility – Collaborate across counties and contribute to state‑level initiatives
• Community Impact – Directly influence youth development outcomes
• Program Design Flexibility – Align programming with your expertise
• Professional Growth – Engage in cross‑county initiatives, advisory leadership, and grant development

The University of Florida provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employee well‑being and career development. Faculty members in county Extension roles serve as trusted educators, advisors, and community partners committed to meeting local needs with research‑driven programs and high professional standards.

This recruitment will establish a pool of candidates for the Extension Agent job family. Placement at Level I, II, III, or IV will be based on the candidate’s education, experience, and documented professional accomplishments.

A valid U.S. driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

A Florida Department of Children and Families Level 2 background screening is required.

• Minimum Qualifications by Level:
  • Extension Agent I (000439):
    Candidates shall hold a…