"Extension Agent, 4-H"

Extension Agent, 4-H

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: NC-00062191-0625

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
NC State Extension is the educational outreach arm of the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. NC State Extension provides research-based information, programming and technical assistance to all North Carolina citizens, addressing a range of issues in four programmatic areas - Agriculture & Natural Resources; Family & Consumer Sciences; Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development. Together, with its partners - North Carolina A&T State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county governments, NC State Extension is able to bring a wide variety of resources to all 100 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians

Essential Job Duties:
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Working for NC State Extension allows you to teach without being tied to a classroom and school bell. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension.

No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!

While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
* Paid time off
* Paid tuition
* Health Insurance
* Flexible Scheduling
* Retirement Savings
* Supplemental Benefits Programs
* WolfPerks!

Primary Purpose of Position
The 4-H Extension Agent is an employee of North Carolina State University and a professional educator. The 4-H Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H programs that will meet the needs of the county population and supports the mission of the 4-H organization, which is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential, becoming effective contributing citizens through participation in research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences. The 4-H Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in North Carolina Cooperative Extension and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of North Carolina Cooperative Extension.

The individual in the position will provide leadership for the total 4-H program and will be responsible for determining programming needs, planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating programs. This position will also be involved in training 4-H volunteers, supporting 4-H clubs, and providing opportunities for school based 4-H programs.

Duties and Responsibilities
The 4-H Agent will serve as manager of the County 4-H Youth Development program.

Departmental Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a field related to child or youth development or in a related field with work experience in Extension or working/teaching , with an understanding that a Master's degree will be pursued.
* Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
* Ability to work with, interact with, and respect, broad populations.
* Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer leaders to extend youth programming to the broadest audience possible.
* Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Office).
* Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
* Ability to travel and work after-hours and weekends as needed (will be seasonally extensive).
* Ability to network with community partners and agencies and maintain working relationships.
* Must be able to lift and carry training supplies, publications, and equipment needed for training and youth programs.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
* Master's degree from an accredited university in a field related to child and youth development.
* Experience planning programs and working in a wide range of communities.
* Experience working effectively as a team member.
* Ability to manage time, as well as program, financial, and human resources (volunteers).
* Experience and knowledge in mass media, marketing, and presentations.
* Skills in leadership, citizenship, budget management, and public relations.
* Bilingual preferred.

Department: 117540 - North Central District- Randolph

Location: Asheboro, NC