Multi-County Ext Agent - 4-H - Teki Hunt

University of Arkansas System • Pine Bluff, AR

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About The Position

The 4-H Program Multi-County Agent works under the supervision of the Extension Specialist II-Director of 4-H Youth Programs. The Extension 4‐H Multi-County Agent is a professional who works with others in the 4-H Youth Development Program to deliver the 4‐H program in various counties that UAPB Extension serves, including but not limited to Jefferson, Little River, Miller, Lafayette, Howard, and Hempstead, and performs duties necessary to assist the 4-H Director in the day‐to‐day implementation of programs. This employee works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff, where applicable, and is administratively and programmatically responsible to the UAPB Director of 4-H Youth Programs. A responsible, self-directed individual is needed to carry out the duties of the Extension 4-H Multi-County Agent within the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences.

Requirements

• A formal education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, plus one year of experience working with children/youth.
• Ability to successfully complete the screening requirement.
• A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for official duty travel are required.
• This position requires occasional night meetings, some weekend work, and attendance at out-of-county and out-of-state meetings.
• Some degree of physical activity is required to conduct programs (e.g., setting up and cleaning up from programs, handling animals/gardening equipment, carrying demonstration materials, and audio-video equipment).
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in the supervisor’s absence; exercise courtesy and use tact when dealing with the public; and must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional staff and associates.
• An excellent command of spoken and written Standard English is required.
• Show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits.
• Exhibit qualities of independent judgment.
• Possess or develop adequate computer skills to enhance communication to the public and 4‐H data management
• Maintain consistent and effective work habits to make efficient use of time and resources.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and desire to work and relate effectively to young people and adults.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, state staff, local government employees, and clientele.
• Proficient in current word processing and data management, and accounting software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, and Publisher)

Nice To Haves

• Bilingualism in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• deliver the 4‐H program in various counties that UAPB Extension serves, including but not limited to Jefferson, Little River, Miller, Lafayette, Howard, and Hempstead
• assist the 4-H Director in the day‐to‐day implementation of programs
• works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff, where applicable
• administratively and programmatically responsible to the UAPB Director of 4-H Youth Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level