Extension Agent (Assistant, Associate, or Full), 4-H

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The 4-H Extension Agent is a member of the faculty 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 Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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.
Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and be able to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities.
Candidates must be able to work proficiently on an individual basis but be an effective leader as well as subordinate in any situation requiring team effort.
The successful candidate will possess the pertinent social skills to communicate effectively
Valid Driver's License and reliable, personal transportation required.
Valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the development needs of children ages 5-19.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engaging year-round programming, including summer day camps, designed to reach a group of youth in a largely urban County.
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 budget and develop funds, including grants, to support youth participation in local, district, state, and national events and activities.
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. This council should consist of 4-H alumni, volunteer leaders, 4-H youth, and county leaders that represent the business, social and demographic metrics of the county.
Develop a marketing program that attracts youth and volunteers from all sectors of the county, to ensure efficient impact of programs.
Evaluate programming efforts to determine individual program and overall 4-H program effectiveness for reporting and further marketing of the 4-H youth development program.
Maintain accurate records for youth and volunteer leaders and ensure that the program is in compliance with local, state, and national regulations governing youth programming, including the NC State University's Programming with Minors regulations.
Support County goals for growing 4-H youth programming in Mecklenburg County, which may include an expansion of existing staff and resources to be led and managed by the 4-H agent.