Extension Program Assistant/Associate,4-H
About the role
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Check out this video on what it’s like to work for NC State Extension. While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Establishing new 4-H clubs and recruiting 4-H volunteers, particularly in under-represented groups within Northampton County
- Assessing county needs with the 4-H Agent and other Northampton Extension Staff
- Preparing specific program plans (writes objectives and conducts evaluations)
- Developing summer youth educational programs
- Partnering with schools to deliver 4-H curriculum/school enrichment programs
- Networking & soliciting community resources to expand 4-H programming and services
- Reporting activities and program effectiveness to the 4-H and FCS Agents
- Maintaining and increasing personal professional competence
- Marketing program successes and generating support for program expansion
- This position supports 4-H clubs, volunteers, and broader Northampton County Extension programming (Agriculture and Family & Consumer Sciences) as needed