"Temporary Seasonal Education Director - Reidsville, NC"

Job Details

Posting Number: PG195437TM

Position Number: 11ASO3544

Position Type: Temporary

Essential Job Duties: The Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center, part of NC State University and located in Reidsville, NC, is seeking a Seasonal Education Director for Fall 2025, with the potential to transition into a full-time, benefitted NCSU Extension Assistant position in the future. The Penn 4-H Center provides day and overnight programs to elementary, middle, and high school students on our 220 acres in Reidsville, NC during the fall and spring, as well as offer weekend retreats and a summer camp programs.

1. Responsible for all day-to-day coordination of school programs including staff supervision, staff scheduling, coordination of each group prior to, during, and after each visit.
2. Provide on-going supervision, support and evaluation to the program staff in his/her area through regular staff meetings.
3. Develop schedules and assignments for program staff in cooperation with other program directors taking into consideration both direct program responsibilities and responsibilities to maintain facilities and equipment.
4. Provide leadership for the development of age appropriate programs. North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Department of 4-H Youth Development and the America Camp Association guidelines to be utilized.
5. Acquire and maintain facilities and equipment necessary for program areas assigned within established budgets.
6. Develop and update on a regular basis a risk management plan that addresses risk associated with program areas under Director’s leadership and institute necessary actions to manage risk within the program areas.
7. Work with Food Service and Maintenance supervisors to provide for special facility and support needs of user groups participating in programs under individual’s leadership.
8. Serve as group leader and/or instructor when needed and scheduling allows.
9. Serve as the primary contact for users by making contact with program coordinators (and where necessary, individuals) for programs in the area to which leadership is given after scheduling is confirmed and as needed to meet the groups programmatic needs, answer questions and provide support.

Schedule/Room and Board: Varies, but generally 5 – 6 work days per week, some weekend work required. This position also requires some long workdays and includes on-call responsibilities. This is a seasonal position that ends in mid-December. A private room in the staff house is included during the duration of employment, if needed.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Kyle Shillinglaw at 336-349-9445 ext.305 or by email to kyle_shillinglaw@ncsu.edu.

Is Time Limited: No

Job City & State: Reidsville, NC

Department: Betsy Jeff Penn 4H Center

Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title: Temporary Seasonal Education Director - Reidsville, NC

Work Schedule: 40+ hours per week

Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a

Minimum Experience/Education: Bachelor’s degree—preferably in Education, Recreation, Counseling, or a related field—along with at least three years of relevant experience

Department Required Skills: Supervisor/Management/Personnel hiring experience; Knowledge of 4-H programs and Land Grant University mission; Experience with designing/developing curriculum and educational support materials; Training and/or experience with: environmental education, outdoor education and experiential education; Organizational skill; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Experience with Good suite and Microsoft Office

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: Experience in marketing, budget management, proposal development and managing grants; Challenge course certification; Red Cross certified lifeguard

Required License or Certification: Valid driver’s license

Valid NC Driver's License required?: Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?: No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $800/wk

Job Open Date: 09/04/2025

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222505