4-H Extension Agent - Greene and Sumter Counties

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking qualified applications for a 4-H Extension Agent based out of Boligee, AL in Greene County. Applicants must be self-directed and able to thrive in a flexible work environment.

Reasons you’ll love being an Extension Agent at ACES – Auburn:

• Job Satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work in your community!
• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options!
• Work/life balance! 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 96 hours of sick leave annually, 7 paid holidays plus 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Years, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
• Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary options.
• Fun, flexible & diverse work environment.
• Supportive leadership & peers.

Who we’re looking for: We are seeking a servant leader that has a passion for working with youth in Greene County! As a 4-H Extension Agent, this position provides the opportunity to do something new every day. Must be willing to work as part of team and serve a diverse population. We expect all of our employees to uphold the following values: service excellence, team, inclusiveness, accountability and integrity.

Essential Functions:

• Serving under the supervision of the County Extension Director, the primary role is to provide programmatic leadership and program delivery to build life skills in Alabama youth.
• Develops leadership and engagement skills to grow and sustain the county 4-H program in five areas of excellence.
• Diversifies program delivery by learning new programs, resources, and skills in key 4-H program subject areas.
• Stays current on demographic and socioeconomic changes to include diverse voices in program planning.
• Outdoor work may be required, including work with animals, water, equipment, plants, and wildlife.

Program Leadership:

• Provides leadership, direction, organization, and implementation of a broad-based county 4-H program.
• Provides experiential learning opportunities for youth to improve knowledge, develop leadership skills, and prepare for a positive role in society.
• Develops an annual county 4-H strategic plan and program plan-of-work.
• Provides leadership for county 4-H Youth Council and works with County Extension Director for the 4-H Adult Advisory Committee.
• Meets regularly with colleagues to share needs assessment results and coordinate programs.
• Provides leadership for events, including required annual assignments to statewide events and summer camp.

Program Management and Marketing:

• Serves as the leading program resource on the County 4-H Team.
• Responsible for providing expertise and leadership regarding policies and directions of the county 4-H program.
• Promotes and markets Alabama 4-H programs through all media sources.
• Maintains effective communication and develops networks with volunteers, schools, agencies, and organizations.
• Assures compliance with civil rights policies and Auburn University Risk Management requirements.
• Responsible for data collection, evaluation summaries, and success stories.
• Develops a communication plan to reach 4-H members using traditional and social media.

Volunteer and Resource Management:

• Provides leadership for 4-H volunteer development, including recruitment, orientation, and training.
• Identifies, secures, and manages fiscal resources to support programs.
• Participates in grant-funded projects and builds capacity of volunteers through training.

This position may require hours outside of the typical 7:45am-4:45pm, including potential night and weekend opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level 1: Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience or Master’s degree and 2 years.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years or Master’s degree and 6 years.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 12 years or Master’s degree and 10 years.
• Focus of Education: Discipline related to extension programming.
• Focus of Experience: Experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs.
• Minimum Skills: Knowledge of adult and youth programming, communication skills, and ability to work with diverse audiences.