4 -H Extension Agent

About the role

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking a 4-H Extension Agent based in Butler County, Alabama. The ideal candidate will thrive in a flexible work environment and have a background in Animal Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Serve under the supervision of the County Extension Director to provide programmatic leadership and program delivery to build life skills in Alabama youth.
• Develop leadership and engagement skills to grow and sustain the county 4-H program in five areas of excellence.
• Diversify program delivery by learning new programs, resources, and skills offered by Program Priority Team (PPT), professional organizations, and networks in the key 4-H program subject areas.
• Provide leadership to develop an annual county 4-H strategic plan and an annual program plan-of-work.
• Provide leadership to the county 4-H Youth Council and work with the County Extension Director to provide leadership for the 4-H Adult Advisory Committee.
• Participate in county, regional, state, and national events as necessary, including required annual assignments to 4-H statewide events and 4-H summer camp.
• Manage and market Alabama 4-H and local, regional, and state programs in accordance with Auburn University and ACES communications and branding guidelines.
• Build capacity of volunteers and partners in technical areas to strengthen programming through training.

Qualifications

• Level 1: Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience OR Master’s degree and 2 years of experience.
• Focus of Education: Discipline related to extension programming.
• Focus of Experience: Experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods.
• Desired Qualifications: Animal Sciences background.

Benefits

• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Work/life balance: 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 7 paid holidays, 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Years, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available for both moms & dads).
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
• A generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits.
• A supportive leadership & peer environment.

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 per year.

Schedule

Hours may vary, including potential night and weekend opportunities.