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

About the role

The Extension 4-H agent will be located in Dare County and will be responsible for directing and growing a comprehensive 4-H professional youth development program, meeting the relevant needs of all youth, ages 5 through 18. These programs will engage youth in positive life-skill development activities to address issues of everyday life, enhance the community and environment where they live and give them access to high quality, experiential programming to build life skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a community based 4-H program which teaches life skills via a mix of methods including project, special interest, afterschool and/or community clubs and project groups, including 4-H in-school programs (clubs and school enrichment).
• Plan, promote and attend 4-H residential and 4-H summer day camps and events throughout the county that provide opportunity for development of life skills and self-esteem.
• Provide opportunities for youth to be actively involved in events and programs outside the county on the district, state, and/or national level.
• Recruit, develop and train youth and adult volunteers representative of the county population to assist with the implementation of the 4-H program, ensuring that all Client Protection guidelines are implemented.
• 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 to consist of 4-H alumni, volunteer leaders, 4-H youth, and county leaders that represent the metrics of the county.
• Raise funds in support of youth participation in local, district, state and national events and activities. Fundraising in support of volunteer development and management is also expected.
• Develop a marketing/recruiting program that attracts youth and volunteers from all sectors of the county, to drive desired programmatic impact.
• Be responsible for program administration: maintaining accurate records, 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, general financial management and county 4-H club accounts, charters, as well as USDA - NIFA and IRS compliance.
• Other work/responsibilities: This position will be responsible for supervising the overall 4-H program, which includes establishing and maintaining 4-H clubs within Dare County, recruiting and training volunteers, and ensuring that 4-H programs follow all 4-H and Extension procedures. Responsibilities may include supervision of program staff and management of programs funded through grants and fees.
• Additional duties as assigned by the County Extension Director may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in child or youth development, family and consumer sciences, or a related discipline is required.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs.
• The ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.

Benefits

• Valid driver’s license and reliable, personal transportation required.
• Valid NC driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Pay

Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30 am- 5 pm, evenings and weekends as required.