4-H Extension Agent I/II/III

Responsibilities

Specific Roles and Responsibilities of 4-H Extension Agents:

Serving under the supervision of the County Extension Director, the primary role of 4-H Extension Agents 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: forming a unified county 4-H team and program, utilizing consistent research-based curriculum resources, diversifying delivery modes tailored to today's youth, promoting plan-of-work development and teamwork at all levels, and aligning staff and position assignments to support program resources and delivery modes.
• Diversifies program delivery by learning new programs, resources, and skills offered by Program Priority Team (PPT), professional organizations, and networks in the key 4-H program subject areas: animals and agriculture, creative arts, environmental education, healthy living, leadership and citizenship, outdoor education, and science and technology.
• Stays current on demographic and socioeconomic change to include diverse voices in program prioritization and planning, and a commitment to developing and delivering inclusive and targeted programming.
• Outdoor work will be required at times. May be asked to work with or in proximity to animals, water, sporting 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 through teaching and mentoring to improve knowledge, develop leadership skills and abilities, gain independence, and engage in personal growth and development in preparing for a positive role in society.
• Provides leadership to development of an annual county 4-H strategic plan that includes a youth demographic report, determines delivery mode application, and sets goals.
• Provides leadership to develop and implement a county 4-H annual program plan-of-work that ensures youth ages 9 to 18 have access to 4-H programming through a balance of delivery modes and curricula supported by State 4-H Office.
• Provides leadership for county 4-H Youth Council and works cohesively with County Extension Director to provide leadership for the 4-H Adult Advisory Committee.
• Meets regularly with colleagues in SET to share needs assessment results, coordinate programs, and establish priorities and new initiatives.
• Provides leadership and/or assists with county, regional, state, and national events as necessary, including required annual assignments to 4-H statewide events and 4-H summer camp.
• Cooperates with and informs County Extension Directors, State Extension Specialists, and appropriate Assistant Director for Programs and Assistant Director for Field Operations on 4-H programs, resources, protocols, and policies and has a positive working relationship with colleagues and clients in SET and PPT.

Program Management and Marketing:

• Serves as the leading program resource member of the County 4-H Team in the assigned county(s) (along with the County Extension Director, County Extension Agent, Agent Assistant, and Administrative Support staff) with each team member carrying out specific roles and responsibilities.
• Responsible to County 4-H Team for providing expertise and leadership regarding policies, decisions, and directions of county 4-H program in alignment with ACES and Auburn University guidelines and policies.
• Promote and market Alabama 4-H and local, regional, and state programs in accordance with Auburn University and ACES communications and branding guidelines and requirements through all media sources.
• Maintains effective communication and develops networks and partnerships with volunteers, schools, agencies, and organizations to enhance program delivery and evaluation.
• Assures compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies related to serving underserved and underrepresented audiences.
• Implements and enforces all Auburn University Risk Management requirements and policies designed to help keep our youth safe.
• Manages local data collection, including 4-H Online, in conjunction with program area requirements. Prepares evaluation summaries and success stories of delivered educational programs focused on short, intermediate, and long-term outcomes and impacts.
• Develops a communication plan to reach 4-H members and their families using all forms of traditional and social media to disseminate information and market programs and has a professional presence in major forms of media.

Volunteer and Resource Management:

• Provides leadership and coordination for 4-H volunteer development, including recruitment, orientation, and specialized training in conjunction with Auburn University Risk Management for Youth.
• Appropriately identifies, secures, and manages fiscal resources (contracts, grants, fees, donations, sponsorships) to support local and priority programs and initiatives within county, and may also assist with securing resources for multi-county, state, and national level events.
• Participate in grant funded projects led by State Extension Specialists or State Program Lead as necessary.
• Builds capacity of volunteers and partners in technical areas to strengthen programming through training.

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

Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4 years of Experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods.

OR

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 2 years of experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods.

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8 years of experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods.

OR

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 6 years of experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods.

Minimum License and Certifications:

• Driver's License upon hire required

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