"Extension Program Assistant/Associate"

Extension Program Assistant/Associate

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Burnsville, NC

Category: Extension and Outreach

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: W-00042757-0126

The Extension 4-H Program Assistant will be located in Yancey County and will assist in growing a comprehensive 4-H professional youth development program, meeting the needs of all of the county's youth, ages 5 through 18. These programs will engage youth in positive, life-skill development activities to address issues of everyday life, enhance the community and environment where they live and give them access to high quality, experiential programming.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Yancey County Program Assistant shall:

1. Promote and provide support for 4-H Clubs.
2. Assist the Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development in efforts to recruit, train and manage volunteer leaders who will guide 4-H clubs, assist with the planning and coordination of events and activities, and generally support and promote the 4-H agent and program.
3. Assist the Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development with developing, planning and implementing youth development workshops, camps, in-school enrichment programs or other 4-H and Youth Development activities and events
4. Assist with developing a marketing program that attracts youth and volunteers from all sectors of the county, to assure broad participation and efficient impact of programs.
5. Provide program support, teach, and keep good records for 4-H and Youth Development programs in Yancey County.
6. Program Administration: Maintaining accurate records for youth and volunteer leaders and assuring that the program is in compliance with local, state and national regulations - to include but not be limited to the NC State University Programming with Minors regulations and financial management - to include but not be limited to monitoring county 4-H club accounts, charters and IRS compliance.

Departmental Required Skills: Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirement for employment with NC Cooperative Extension is a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work with, interact, 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 within county, district and state using a personal vehicle. Must hold a valid Drivers Licenses. Valid NC driver's license is required within 60 days of hire. Personal transportation is required and must be maintained.
• Ability to work after-hours and weekends on occasion (may 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Work experience in a field related to child or youth development.
• Experience planning programs and working in communities.
• Experience working effectively as a team member.
• Ability to manage time, as well as program and financial resources.
• Experience and knowledge in mass media, marketing, and presentations.
• Skills in leadership, citizenship, budget management, and public relations.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required and must be maintained. A valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire.

Department: 117115 - West District - Yancey

Location: Burnsville, NC