Extension Program Assistant​/Associate

Posting Details

Posting Number
: PG190809CE

Position Number
: W-

Position Type
: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Job City & State
:
Burnsville, NC

Department
: NC Cooperative Extension-Yancey County

Working Title
:
Extension Program Assistant/Associate

Appointment
: 12 Month Recurring

Job Type
:
Full-Time - Permanent

FTE
: .9375

Job Open Date
: 01/12/2026

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!

While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

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

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential  you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

The Extension 4‑H Program Assistant will be located in Yancey County and will assist in growing a comprehensive 4‑H professional youth development program, meeting the needs of all of the county’s youth, ages 5 through 18. These programs will engage youth in positive, life‑skill development activities to address issues of everyday life, enhance the community and environment where they live and give them access to high quality, experiential programming.

• Promote and provide support for 4‑H Clubs.
• Assist the Extension Agent for 4‑H and Youth Development in efforts to recruit, train and manage volunteer leaders who will guide 4‑H clubs, assist with the planning and coordination of events and activities, and generally support and promote the 4‑H agent and program.
• Assist the Extension Agent for 4‑H and Youth Development with developing, planning and implementing youth development workshops, camps, in‑school enrichment programs or other 4‑H and Youth Development activities and events.
• Assist with developing a marketing program that attracts youth and volunteers from all sectors of the county to assure broad participation and efficient impact of programs.
• Provide program support, teach, and keep good records for 4‑H and Youth Development programs in Yancey County.
• Program Administration:
  Maintaining accurate records for youth and volunteer leaders and assuring that the program is in compliance with local, state and national regulations – to include but not be limited to the NC State University Programming with Minors regulations and financial management – to include but not be limited to monitoring county 4‑H club accounts, charters and IRS compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

THIS IS A REPOSTING OF PG190760CE.

Supervisory: 0

8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday. Evenings and weekends as required.

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high‑school diploma or equivalent. Advanced training in related fields is preferred.

Minimum Requirements – The minimum requirement for employment with NC Cooperative Extension is a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability…