"4-H Tattnall County AmeriCorps State Member, Part-time"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R30723P

Working Title: 4-H Tattnall County AmeriCorps State Member, Part-time

Department: CAES-Southeast 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

Advertised Salary: $962.25 monthly stipend

Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025

Posting Date: 08/11/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: SE District

EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

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. (55% of time)
• 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. Part-time members should recruit at least 5 new volunteers during their service. (20% of time)
• 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. (15% of time)
• 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, 2025 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center) as well as additional face-to-face trainings and at least monthly webinars. (10% of time)

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 required impact data by administering surveys to youth and entering data into provided spreadsheets. Members must comply with AmeriCorps requirements such as monthly reporting, monthly webinars, and other trainings. This posting is for a part-time member serving for 12 months for the period of September 1, 2025–August 31, 2025. Members will log a total of 900 hours, averaging 20 hours/week, depending on start date.

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 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 a plus.

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