Extension Agent, 4-H

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The 4-H Extension Agent is an employee of North Carolina State University and a professional educator. The 4-H Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H programs that will meet the needs of the county population and supports the mission of the 4-H organization, which is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential, becoming effective contributing citizens through participation in research-based, non-formal, hands-on educational experiences. The 4-H Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in North Carolina Cooperative Extension and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. The individual in the position will provide leadership for the total 4-H program and will be responsible for determining programming needs, planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating programs. This position will also be involved in training 4-H volunteers, supporting 4-H clubs, and providing opportunities for school based 4-H programs.

Requirements

One of the following educational requirements: - A Bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in child or youth development or related field. The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor's degree. - A Bachelor's degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master's degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one of the degrees in child or youth development or related field, or - Completion of a Master's degree with at least one of the degrees in child or youth development or related field.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a field related to child or youth development or in a related field with work experience in Extension or working/teaching , with an understanding that a Master's degree will be pursued.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to work with, interact with, and respect, broad populations.
Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer leaders to extend youth programming to the broadest audience possible.
Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Office).
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
Ability to travel and work after-hours and weekends as needed (will be seasonally extensive).
Ability to network with community partners and agencies and maintain working relationships.
Must be able to lift and carry training supplies, publications, and equipment needed for training and youth programs.
Valid NC Driver's License required?

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from an accredited university in a field related to child and youth development.
Experience planning programs and working in a wide range of communities.
Experience working effectively as a team member.
Ability to manage time, as well as program, financial, and human resources (volunteers).
Experience and knowledge in mass media, marketing, and presentations.
Skills in leadership, citizenship, budget management, and public relations.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as manager of the County 4-H Youth Development program.
Recruit, train, manage and reward volunteer leaders who will guide 4-H clubs, assist with the planning and coordination of events and activities, and generally support and promote the 4-H agent and program.
Manage a county-wide 4-H advisory council that will help identify programmatic needs, support programmatic efforts and champion 4-H in the local community.
Develop a marketing program that attracts youth and volunteers from all sectors of the county, to assure inclusivity and efficient impact of programs.
Evaluate programming efforts to determine individual program and over-all 4-H program effectiveness for reporting and further marketing of the 4-H youth development program.
Maintaining accurate records for youth and volunteer leaders and assuring that the program is in compliance with local, state and national regulations - to include but not be limited to the NC State University Programming with Minors regulations and financial management - to include but not be limited to monitoring county 4-H club accounts, charters and IRS compliance.
Manage and grow the 4-H Youth Development program through clubs, school enrichment, summer programs, special interest, and traditional 4-H camps.
Ensure the 4-H program is accessible to youth across the county.
The Agent will develop community relationships while working closely with the Family and Consumer Science Agent, Digital Skills Agent, Agriculture Agents, and Administration.
The successful candidate will promote and encourage participation in county, district, state, and national level 4-H programs.