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County Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development – Paulding County (763)

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TitleCounty Extension Agent - 4-H and Youth Development – Paulding County
Posting ID763
Description

TO APPLY: Read to the bottom and email the 4-H Agent

 

ROLE:

The 4-H Program Assistant works with the County Extension Agent in planning, developing, and conducting one of several county-sponsored programs and performs duties necessary to assist the County Extension Agent in the day-to-day conduct of programs. Work includes responsible, supervisory, paraprofessional work and involves the supervision of tasks necessary in planning, developing, and directing these educational programs. This employee must exhibit qualities of independent judgment. Work is performed under general supervision.  This person works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the appropriate County Extension Coordinator and the District Extension Director.

 

ILLUSTRATIVE NATURE OF WORK:

  1. Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts a variety of program activities and events, including in-school, after school and weekend 4-H club meetings and activities with youth.
  2. Supervises and trains other Program Assistants.
  3. Teaches and supervises youth in classrooms and at events.
  4. Supervises and transports youth at events, activities and field trips.
  5. Serves in a training role for volunteer leaders by providing them with program ideas and materials.
  6. Attends local, district, and state program activities and events in the place of the County Extension Agent.
  7. Assists the County Extension Agent by researching and providing information requested by clients.
  8. Physical Demands Light to medium office lifting.
  9. Work Hours Normal hours 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional nights and weekends, including one week of 4-H Camp each summer.
  10. Performs related work as required.

 

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

  1. Ability to relate effectively to young people and adults.
  2. Extensive knowledge and experience in the program area of responsibility.
  3. Knowledge of the interests and behavior of the program participants.
  4. Skill in planning a variety of programs for the target audiences.
  5. Ability to supervise the work of others.
  6. Ability to successfully complete 4-H Risk Management Training.
  7. Proficiency in current word processing and data management software

programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

  1. Must have valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
  2. Willingness to transport youth to events driving program van or minibus.

 

 

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a two year college or vocational/technical school with course emphasis in human relations and/or youth development or other relevant subject matters and experience in program planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

 

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and updated resume along with the completed background check form to Josie Davis, Paulding County Extension 4-H Agent, josienf@uga.edu

 

Contact Information:

Josie Davis

Paulding County UGA Cooperative Extension

County Extension 4-H Agent

770-443-7616

josienf@uga.edu

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$19,509.00 - $28,989.00 / Per Year
LocationSYSTEM-WIDE

Applications Accepted

Start Date09/04/2024