"4-H Putnam County AmeriCorps State Member, Full-time"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R30608P

Working Title: 4-H Putnam County AmeriCorps State Member, Full-time

Department: CAES-Northeast District CES

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: M-F 8am to 5pm; some nights and weekends required.

Advertised Salary: $1,924.50 Monthly Stipend

Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025

Posting Date: 08/04/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is a National Service position funded through a grant from Georgia Serves (aka Georgia Commission on Service & Volunteerism) and the Corporation for National & Community Service. Please see http://www.nationalservice.gov/ for more information. Position availability is contingent upon continued availability of federal funds. This position is available September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026. If additional funding becomes available, members may have the option to re-enroll for additional years of service if they meet the service hour requirement (1,700 hours) and perform satisfactorily. Federal regulations require a High School diploma or equivalent to apply. Additional education and experience are preferred but not required. The position requires a one-year commitment. This is a temporary, service position, not a traditional employment position. Candidates are also required to apply in the My AmeriCorps portal. Please go to https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do, click on Apply to Serve, and complete the four steps to Create Profile. After creating a profile, create an application and apply for the specific county position. For assistance, call the National Service Help Desk at 1-800-942-2677. Benefits provided to full-time members include: modest monthly living allowance ($1,924.50/month), health insurance, daycare assistance (if income-eligible), loan forbearance, and a Segal Education Award equivalent to the Pell Grant that may be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary educational institutions as well as to repay qualified student loans. In order to qualify for the Segal Education Award of $7,395 the member must successfully log 1,700 service hours by August 31, 2026. For more information on the education award: http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/segal-americorps-education-award In order to serve in this position, applicants must be prepared to provide copies of the following documents: Proof of Citizenship (birth certificate or valid Passport), Social Security Card, Government Issued ID, Federal and State Tax Forms, High School Diploma or equivalent. Members must submit to a complete criminal history background check, including a finger-print based FBI check. Individuals convicted of murder or those on the sex offender registry or required to be on the sex offender registry are not eligible. The member must comply with the AmeriCorps Member Agreement (provided prior to service). You must possess a valid driver’s license to be considered for this position.

Location of Vacancy: NE District

Duties/Responsibilities: Under the direction of the 4-H County Extension Agent, deliver 4-H positive youth development programming directly to youth. This includes: facilitating/teaching 4-H in-school club meetings; preparing students for 4-H Project Achievement; attending 4-H Summer Camp; designing and implementing community service projects; and assisting with other 4-H base programming. Members will assist the 4-H Agent with day-to-day activities involved with providing direct services to youth, such as planning and development of 4-H programming. Some programming may be delivered in a virtual format. Members will provide transportation to youth. Percentage of time: 55

Duties/Responsibilities: Support and provide leadership to the county 4-H Volunteer program: recruit, screen, train, and engage volunteers. The member may assist with coordinating the county volunteer registration database. Full-time members should recruit at least 5 new volunteers during their service. Percentage of time: 20

Duties/Responsibilities: Track and document data related to the AmeriCorps performance measures and complete monthly reports, supported by the AmeriCorps State Program Coordinator. This includes administering surveys to youth as well as data entry. Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities: Attend local, district, and state program activities and events alongside 4-H County Extension Coordinator. Attend district and state-wide trainings, including the AmeriCorps New Service Year Orientation (October 14-15, 2025 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center) as well as additional face-to-face trainings and at least monthly webinars. Percentage of time: 10

Position Summary: The AmeriCorps State program is a federally funded grant providing U.S. citizens with the opportunity to serve in their own country. The Georgia 4-H AmeriCorps State member provides 4-H programming directly to youth under the direction of the County Extension Agent. Supervision is also provided by the AmeriCorps State Program Coordinator. This includes planning, implementation, and delivery of programming including in-school and after school club meetings, camp, and other 4-H programming delivered in the county as well as volunteer recruitment and transportation of youth. The member will also assist the AmeriCorps State Program Coordinator in collecting impact data by administering surveys to youth and entering data into provided spreadsheets. Members will comply with AmeriCorps guidelines such as monthly reporting, monthly webinars, and other trainings. This posting is for a full-time member serving 12 months for the period of September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026. Members will log a total of 1,700 hours, averaging 35-40 hours/week, depending on start date.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a U.S. citizen with proof of citizenship.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: The successful candidate should exhibit qualities of independent judgment and a passion for service as well as the ability to perform the tasks necessary in planning, developing, and directing educational programs directed at youth. Experience working with youth is a plus.

Physical Demands: Driving, light lifting, occasional work outdoors in adverse climate.