4-H Marion/Schley Counties AmeriCorps Member, Part Time
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About the role
The Georgia 4-H AmeriCorps member delivers 4-H positive youth development programming under the direction of the 4-H County Extension Agent. This is a half-time (part-time) AmeriCorps position serving for 12 months (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027), logging a total of 900 hours (averaging 20 hours/week). The role is funded through a grant from Georgia Serves and AmeriCorps, with position availability contingent on continued federal funding.
Responsibilities
- Deliver 4-H programming directly to youth, including:
- Facilitating/teaching 4-H in-school club meetings
- Preparing students for 4-H Project Achievement
- Attending 4-H Summer Camp
- Designing and implementing community service projects
- Assisting with other 4-H base programming (some may be virtual)
- Providing transportation to youth
- Support and provide leadership to the county 4-H Volunteer program:
- Recruit, screen, train, and engage volunteers
- Assist with coordinating the county volunteer registration database
- Recruit at least 3 new volunteers during service (half-time members)
- Track and document data related to AmeriCorps Grant performance measures:
- Administer surveys to youth
- Complete data entry and monthly reports
- Attend local, district, and state program activities and events alongside the 4-H County Extension Coordinator, including:
- AmeriCorps New Service Year Orientation (October 6-7, 2026, at Rock Eagle 4-H Center)
- District and state-wide trainings
- Monthly webinars
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Valid driver’s license (required)
- U.S. citizenship with proof of citizenship (required)
- One-year commitment to the position
- Completion of a criminal history background check, including FBI fingerprint-based check (required; individuals convicted of murder or on the sex offender registry are ineligible)
- Compliance with AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in program planning and delivery of youth development programs
- Basic knowledge of 4-H
- Service-minded attitude
Skills
- Independent judgment and passion for service
- Ability to plan, develop, and direct educational programs for youth
- Experience working with youth (preferred)
Physical Demands
- Driving
- Light lifting
- Occasional work outdoors in adverse climate conditions
Benefits
- Modest monthly living allowance: $1,037.50/month
- Loan forbearance
- Segal Education Award of $3,697.50 (equivalent to half of the Pell Grant) upon successful completion of 900 service hours by August 31, 2027; may be used for educational costs or qualified student loans
Pay
Total stipend: $12,450.00 for the 12-month service term.