Extension Agent, -H; Assistant, Associate

Extension Agent, 4-H (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Posting Details
Posting Number: PG190810CE
Position Number: NE
- Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)
Job City & State:
Nashville, NC
Department: NCCE Nash County

Working Title:

Extension Agent, 4-H (Assistant, Associate, or Full)
Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
FTE: 1.00

Position Overview
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension.
No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid tuition
• Health Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Benefits Programs
• Wolf Perks!

The 4-H Extension Agent is an employee of North Carolina State University and a professional educator. The 4-H Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H programs that will meet the needs of the county population and supports the mission of the 4-H organization, which is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential, becoming effective contributing citizens through participation in research-based, non-formal, hands‑on educational experiences.

The 4-H Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in North Carolina Cooperative Extension and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
The individual in the position will provide leadership for the total 4-H program and will be responsible for determining programming needs, planning, marketing, implementing, and evaluating programs. This position will also be involved in training 4-H volunteers, supporting 4-H clubs, and providing opportunities for school-based 4-H programs.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a community based 4-H program which teaches life skills via a mix of methods including project, special interest, after school and/or community clubs and project groups, including 4-H in-school programs (clubs and school enrichment).
• Plan, promote and attend 4-H residential and 4-H summer day camps and events throughout the county that provide opportunity for development of life skills and self-esteem.
• Provide opportunities for youth to be actively involved in events and programs outside the county on the district, state, and/or national level.
• Recruit, develop and train youth and adult volunteers representative of the county population to assist with the implementation of the 4-H program, ensuring that all Client Protection guidelines are implemented.
• Demonstrate open, collaborative and efficient communication with all Extension personnel, especially 4-H Rural Life Center staff.
• Manage a county-wide 4-H advisory council that will help identify programmatic needs, support programmatic efforts and champion 4-H in the local community to consist of 4-H alumni, volunteer leaders, 4-H youth, and county leaders that represent the metrics of the county.
• Raise funds in support of youth participation in local, district, state and national events and activities. Fundraising in support of volunteer development and management is also expected.
• Develop a marketing/recruiting program that attracts youth and volunteers from all sectors of the county, to drive inclusivity and desired programmatic…