Extension Agent 4-H (Gaston County)

NCAT • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The 4-H Extension Agent will be located in Gaston County and will be responsible for leading the local 4-H program and managing its day-to-day operations. The 4-H program is a dynamic community that fosters leadership, citizenship, and life skills among young people, with a particular emphasis on serving limited-resource youth in alignment with the National 4-H Council and Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T. The 4-H Extension Agent holds primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H programs that address the needs of the county population. The agent will: Collaborate with county and community-based organizations to deliver programs and recruit participants. Determine program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments. Evaluate program impacts using data collected from advisory committee members, county residents, and program participants. These programs will focus on developing leadership and workforce skills in youth through organized 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, 4-H projects, after-school programs, summer day camps, school enrichment programs, and other established delivery methods. Guided by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the 4-H Extension Agent will actively engage diverse communities, with a focus on limited-resource audiences, to ensure inclusive and impactful programming. By leveraging available resources, the agent will develop initiatives that expand opportunities for youth while strengthening the 4-H program in Gaston County.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale), or completion of a Master’s degree
• A personal automobile and valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs
• Willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program
• The ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities

Nice To Haves

• For all Agent positions, a Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading the local 4-H program
• Managing day-to-day operations of the 4-H program
• Planning, executing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H programs
• Collaborating with county and community-based organizations to deliver programs and recruit participants
• Determining program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments
• Evaluating program impacts using data collected from advisory committee members, county residents, and program participants
• Developing leadership and workforce skills in youth through organized 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, 4-H projects, after-school programs, summer day camps, school enrichment programs, and other established delivery methods
• Actively engage diverse communities, with a focus on limited-resource audiences, to ensure inclusive and impactful programming
• Develop initiatives that expand opportunities for youth while strengthening the 4-H program in Gaston County

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees