Extension Program Assistant-4-H Youth Development & Family & Consumer Sciences

School Enrichment Coordination

• Lead the coordination and delivery of 4-H school enrichment programs in local schools, with a primary focus on managing the 4-H Embryology program (including teacher training, classroom presentations, and logistics).

4-H Club and Program Support

• Assisting the 4-H Agent, providing administrative and programming support to 4-H community clubs, including volunteer management, enrollment tracking, curriculum distribution, and assisting with 4-H Teen Leaders and county, district and state level presentation events.

Summer Camp Support

• Aid in the planning, registration, marketing, and delivery of 4-H summer camps and workshops hosted at the Arboretum or off-site locations.

Healthy Living Programming

• Collaborate with the FCS Agent to deliver educational programs focused on youth healthy living, physical activity, and nutrition.

FCS Program Support

• Provide programming support for the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) program, assisting with workshop registration, food safety or nutrition class preparation, community health outreach, and resource distribution.

Database & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of youth enrollment, volunteer hours, and program participation; enter monthly demographic and program impact data into the Extension Reporting System (ERS).

Communication & Marketing

• Draft regular newsletter updates, social media posts, and marketing materials to promote 4-H clubs, summer camps, and upcoming FCS classes to families and schools.

Customer Service

• Provide professional, welcoming customer service by handling inquiries from parents, educators, and the public regarding youth enrollment, program schedules, and class registrations.

Compliance & Professionalism

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling youth medical forms, volunteer background checks, and program participant records, strictly following North Carolina Cooperative Extension and university policies.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Engaging, energetic interpersonal skills; enjoys working closely with youth, educators, parents, and community volunteers.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; comfortable tracking multiple program schedules, classroom kits, and seasonal registration deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; confident delivering educational presentations to diverse groups of school-aged youth and adults.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets), and basic graphic design tools (such as Canva); comfortable learning specialized database systems (like 4-H Online).
• General knowledge of positive youth development, experiential education, or nutrition and consumer sciences.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for special 4-H events, volunteer training sessions, or county fairs.

Requirements and Preferences

• The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent. Advanced training in related fields is preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm with evenings and weekends as needed.

Minimum Experience/Education

• The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent. Advanced training in related fields is preferred.

Department Required Skills

• Computer literacy including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time and resource management skills.
• Personable.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Experience working in a classroom, camp, or informal educational setting (e.g., museums, nature centers, or scouts).
• Experience in animal science or teaching biological concepts (such as life cycles/embryology).
• Familiarity with Cooperative Extension, 4-H, or Family and Consumer Sciences programming.