Extension Agent, 4-H (Assistant, Associate or Full Agent)

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

To learn more about the NCCE Richmond County Center go to https://richmond.ces.ncsu.edu/ The individual in the position will provide leadership for the total 4-H youth program and will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs for youth ages 5-19, program staff and volunteers.

The position will be responsible for working with adult volunteers to design, develop, implement and evaluate programs that meet the needs and interests of youth ages 5-19 to engage them in positive, informal life-skill development activities using a variety of educational methods such as organized 4-H clubs, school enrichment, 4-H summer programs, and after-school programs.

This position also recruits, evaluates, trains and coordinates adult and teen volunteers.

In addition, this position will be responsible for supervising the overall 4-H program which includes establishing and maintaining 4-H clubs within Richmond County, recruiting and training present and potential volunteers, manage clubs and special programs, such as Empowering Youth and Families (EYFP), and identifying resources to assist in conducting the 4-H program.

Responsibilities will include supervision of program staff and management of programs funded through grants and fees.

Richmond County is located in the center of the state on the South Carolina border. This region of the state is known as the Sandhills, characterized by deep sandy soils and variable topography. Richmond County is blessed with great natural beauty and natural resources of forests, rivers and streams, in particular the beautiful longleaf pine and other unique animals and plants of the fire-dependent ecosystem of the longleaf pine savanna. A rural county, Richmond is well situated for easy access to the Triangle, Triad, and Charlotte, and adjacent to For more information visit: https://www.richmondnc.com/

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage and grow the 4-H Youth Development program through clubs, afterschool programs, school enrichment programs, summer fun day camps and traditional 4-H camps. Assist the Livestock Agent with the annual Richmond County Livestock show. Seek out sponsorships, grants, and other funding sources to support activities and programs. Ensure the 4-H program is accessible to youth across the county. Duties include developing and maintaining 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, and school enrichment programs. Responsibilities will include recruiting and managing volunteers as well as evaluating and reporting impacts of program efforts. The successful candidate will have a background in digital skills and STEM to focus on developing those skills in county youth. The applicant must be self-directed and possess a strong work ethic with skills in leadership, communication, grantsmanship, public relations, planning, implementation, and evaluation. As a member of the Richmond County Extension staff the individual in this position will recognize the importance of teamwork and fully support the total Extension program.

Departmental Required Skills:

The successful candidate must have experience working with various audiences. Also a Bachelor's degree in child or youth development or related field. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and be able to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities. Candidates must be able to work proficiently on an individual basis but be an effective leader as well as subordinate in any situation requiring team effort. The successful candidate will possess the pertinent social skills to communicate effectively.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Knowledge of the development needs of children ages 5-19 is a plus.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required. Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Department:

117611 - South Central District - Richm

Location:

Rockingham, NC