4-H Program Assistant

University of Arkansas System•DeWitt, AR

About The Position

The Cooperative Extension Service Program Assistant works for an assigned county Extension program under the supervision of a county agent in 4-H & youth development area. Self-Management • Organizes and prioritizes tasks effectively. • Deals appropriately with interruptions. • Uses good judgment and decision-making skills. • Follows attendance and leave policies. • Practices emotional control. • Exhibits professional behavior and appearance. • Ability to work without close supervision. Quality and Quantity of Work • Maintains 4-H Clubs. Periodically attends 4-H Club meetings. • Maintains working relationship with all 4-H leaders, members, and parents. • Recruits adult volunteer leaders youth, and volunteers to form 4-H clubs and grow the community 4-H enrollment/program. • Follows up promptly with questions and requests for information. • Maintains accurate 4-H records and submits reports by deadlines. • Displays acknowledge of 4-H policies and procedures. • Stays informed of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Informs 4-H leaders, members and parents of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Assists 4-Her in preparation for events and competitions. • Plans, organizes, sets-up, conducts, and cleans-up after all 4-H events, competitions, and activities in the county. • Conducts regular 4-H leader training meetings. Program Delivery • Shows sensitivity to individual needs based on culture, race, gender and age. • Coordinated with agents to conducting educational programs in schools and the community. • Evaluates the county 4-H program for impact. Communication • Communicates the benefits and goals of the 4-H program to clientele. • Makes sure youth, parents and adult leaders are aware of events, activates, meetings and any registration deadlines. • Uses social media, virtual tools and newsletters to communicate. • Uses local newspaper, social media and other tools to promote 4-H. • Listens to feedback and acts to improve. Teamwork • Shares information, expertise and resources with others. • Is part of the county Extension Service team to insure and success of the whole Extension program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must agree to comply with the Youth Protection policy, including authorized release of relevant Arkansas Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry records.
Ability to work without close supervision is required.
Transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect is required.
Ability to conduct programs & work with all clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing.
Ability to keep accurate records & submit timely reports of activities.
Ability to respond positively to supervisor direction.
Ability to work without close daily supervision.

Responsibilities

Organizes and prioritizes tasks effectively.
Deals appropriately with interruptions.
Uses good judgment and decision-making skills.
Follows attendance and leave policies.
Practices emotional control.
Exhibits professional behavior and appearance.
Ability to work without close supervision.
Maintains 4-H Clubs. Periodically attends 4-H Club meetings.
Maintains working relationship with all 4-H leaders, members, and parents.
Recruits adult volunteer leaders youth, and volunteers to form 4-H clubs and grow the community 4-H enrollment/program.
Follows up promptly with questions and requests for information.
Maintains accurate 4-H records and submits reports by deadlines.
Displays acknowledge of 4-H policies and procedures.
Stays informed of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Informs 4-H leaders, members and parents of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Assists 4-Her in preparation for events and competitions.
Plans, organizes, sets-up, conducts, and cleans-up after all 4-H events, competitions, and activities in the county.
Conducts regular 4-H leader training meetings.
Shows sensitivity to individual needs based on culture, race, gender and age.
Coordinated with agents to conducting educational programs in schools and the community.
Evaluates the county 4-H program for impact.
Communicates the benefits and goals of the 4-H program to clientele.
Makes sure youth, parents and adult leaders are aware of events, activates, meetings and any registration deadlines.
Uses social media, virtual tools and newsletters to communicate.
Uses local newspaper, social media and other tools to promote 4-H.
Listens to feedback and acts to improve.
Shares information, expertise and resources with others.
Is part of the county Extension Service team to insure and success of the whole Extension program.