County Extension Agent - 4-H

University of Arkansas System•Fayetteville, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The County Extension Agent – 4‑H leads hands‑on, research‑based youth programs, partnering with county schools, volunteers, and specialists while recruiting and training volunteer leaders to support 4‑H clubs and educational activities for youth. • Maintains a thorough knowledge of the social, economic, and political characteristics of the county and will be an effective liaison with local community leaders, agencies and governments. Maintains an up-to-date and working knowledge of Arkansas Extension programs. • Collaborates with the County Extension Council or advisory committee and provides leadership to the 4-H Subcommittee in identifying the educational needs of clients. Partners with the county activity committee to plan and implement events. Develop educational materials to support workshops and trainings. • Promotes the 4-H program through community activities, news articles, and other outreach methods. Develop marketing tools to support county-based programs. Keeps members and volunteers informed of upcoming activities and opportunities through newsletters, emails, and social media. • Recruits and advises adult leaders and volunteers. Conducts leader trainings and assists leaders with club organization and maintenance. • Engages youth in project work and life skill development through hands-on activities. Prepares and supports youth for demonstrations, speeches, camps, competitions, and leadership roles at the county, district, state levels and potentially nationally. Provides training and guidance for 4-H clubs, and judging teams, including competition preparation. Offers ongoing mentoring to strengthen leadership and communication skills of youth and volunteers. Provides supervision and support for youth during 4-H programs and events, with the expectation of participating in district and state O-Ramas that will involve travel and overnight stays. • Employs effective evaluation techniques to measure the impact of county 4-H programs. Compiles and communicates program results to the county advisory committee, Extension Council, stakeholders and local government officials on an annual basis. • Leverages Extension specialists and research-based information to design, implement and teach educational programs in all 4-H program areas. Responds to clientele inquiries through phone consultations, e-mails, in-person office and site visits, providing tailored researched based recommendations as required. • Ensures compliance with civil rights requirements and maintains current knowledge of applicable rules and regulations. Ensures all programs are accessible to the public and maintains accurate records to demonstrate compliance. • Maintains a working knowledge of researched based youth education practices and programs by attending in-service trainings offered through Arkansas Extension, professional development associations and other opportunities deemed appropriate by their supervisor and/or district director. • Supports the county agriculture or family and consumer science programs and related activities, including educational programming, demonstrations and fundraising efforts. Contributes to program delivery at the county, district, and state levels. • Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with institutional standards in all professional activities. • Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor or district director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in family & consumer science, agriculture, education, youth development or related field of study; degree must be conferred by date of hire or Bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience.
Must have reliable transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect.
Must successfully complete the standard background check which includes the Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Check.
Knowledge of agricultural subject matter appropriate to the county.
Ability to plan and conduct programs and work with all clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status.
Ability to speak and write clearly and communicate ideas effectively.
Ability to work long and irregular hours and travel frequently.

Responsibilities

Leads hands-on, research-based youth programs, partnering with county schools, volunteers, and specialists.
Recruits and trains volunteer leaders to support 4-H clubs and educational activities for youth.
Maintains knowledge of county characteristics and serves as a liaison with local leaders, agencies, and governments.
Maintains working knowledge of Arkansas Extension programs.
Collaborates with the County Extension Council or advisory committee and provides leadership to the 4-H Subcommittee in identifying educational needs.
Partners with the county activity committee to plan and implement events.
Develops educational materials to support workshops and trainings.
Promotes the 4-H program through community activities, news articles, and other outreach methods.
Develops marketing tools to support county-based programs.
Keeps members and volunteers informed of upcoming activities and opportunities through newsletters, emails, and social media.
Recruits and advises adult leaders and volunteers.
Conducts leader trainings and assists leaders with club organization and maintenance.
Engages youth in project work and life skill development through hands-on activities.
Prepares and supports youth for demonstrations, speeches, camps, competitions, and leadership roles at various levels.
Provides training and guidance for 4-H clubs and judging teams, including competition preparation.
Offers ongoing mentoring to strengthen leadership and communication skills of youth and volunteers.
Provides supervision and support for youth during 4-H programs and events, including participation in district and state O-Ramas with travel and overnight stays.
Employs effective evaluation techniques to measure program impact.
Compiles and communicates program results to stakeholders and officials.
Leverages Extension specialists and research-based information to design, implement, and teach educational programs.
Responds to clientele inquiries and provides tailored research-based recommendations.
Ensures compliance with civil rights requirements and maintains knowledge of applicable rules and regulations.
Ensures all programs are accessible to the public and maintains accurate records.
Maintains working knowledge of research-based youth education practices and programs.
Supports county agriculture or family and consumer science programs and related activities.
Contributes to program delivery at county, district, and state levels.
Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture policies and procedures.
Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or district director.