Extension -H Program Assistant​/Master Gardener Assistant

Posting Details

Position Number: SE-

Posting Number: PG190811CE

Position Type: NC Cooperative Extension (EPS)

Department Information:
Job City & State Burgaw, NC |
Department NCCE Pender County Center

System Information:
Working Title Extension 4-H Program Assistant/Master Gardener Assistant |
Appointment 12 Month Recurring |
Job Type Full-Time - Permanent |
FTE 1.0

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.

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• Paid tuition
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• Retirement Savings
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• Coordinates speakers and presenters for upcoming 4-H and Master Gardener programs.
• Identify and reach out to topic experts to schedule educational programs and events.
• Assist with planning, setup, delivery, and follow-up of programs for youth and adults.
• Support both classroom-based and hands-on learning experiences, including outdoor and field-based activities.

• Enter and maintain accurate program data in NCSU Extension databases.
• Complete monthly program reporting and assist with documentation required for Extension accountability.
• Follow all NCSU Extension and county financial, administrative, and reporting policies.

• Use computer applications including Microsoft Office and Zoom to support daily operations. This includes knowledge of email etiquette, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Assist with program promotion through social media and other communication platforms.
• Provide courteous and professional communication with volunteers, partners, program participants, and the public.

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals and organizations throughout Pender County, including people of all income levels, ethnicities, and communities.
• Represent Extension in a respectful, inclusive, and professional manner at programs and events.
• Assist with volunteer and participant engagement for both youth and adult programs.

The 4-H Program Assistant/Master Gardener Program Assistant provides programmatic, administrative, and outreach support to Extension programming serving youth and adults across Pender County. This position supports both the 4-H Youth Development Program and the Extension Master Gardener Program by coordinating education programs, managing data and reports, and…