"Extension Program Assistant/Associate"

Extension Program Assistant/Associate

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Carthage, NC

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: SC-00002203-1125

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. Check out this video on what it's like to work for NC State Extension.

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!

You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

The Program Assistant will assist in planning and conducting county 4-H programs in partnership with other 4-H programming staff and Extension personnel at the Moore County Center. Such programming will include, but not be limited to, school enrichment, club programming, camps, special interest programs, and community outreach events. This staff member will train and recruit critical community volunteers and program leaders to continue program outreach throughout Moore County. This staff member will also act in a Volunteer Coordinator role for the Moore County Center.

This position is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 40-hour per week position. This position is 100% county-funded.

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.

Moore County is a largely rural county with eleven incorporated small towns which include the Village of Pinehurst, a vacation and retirement destination often referred to as the "Home of Golf." The county covers almost 700 square miles of land area in central North Carolina. It is part of a region known as the "Sandhills" characterized by sandy soils and rolling hills. Moore County's population is currently estimated to be at 105,030.

To learn more about the NC Cooperative Extension - Moore County Center, visit https://moore.ces.ncsu.edu/.

Departmental Required Skills:

• Computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite products
• Candidates should have excellent time and resource management skills, should be personable, and able to build networking coalitions.
• Candidates must have experience working with both youth and adult audiences.
• Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, be able to handle multiple tasks, and establish priorities accordingly.
• Candidates must recognize the importance of teamwork and fully support the comprehensive county Extension program.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Prefer prior experience working with children and adult volunteers in either a career or substantial volunteer capacity.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:
Valid NC Driver's License and reliable transportation is required and must be maintained.
In order to operate a state vehicle, a valid NC Driver's License is required and must be maintained.

Department: 117610 - South Central District - Moore

Location: Carthage, NC