Hall County 4-H & Youth Development Agent

About the role

The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the 4-H and Youth Development program in assigned county(ies) by providing educational programming opportunities for youth in 4-H club meetings, coordinating local activities, and preparing youth for project and judging events utilizing multiple teaching methods:
• Develops a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the needs of the county’s varied socio-economic population
• Develops and conducts relevant interdisciplinary programs with other staff members based on critical issues
• Collaborates with other agencies and community groups to plan and implement programs
• Counsels and trains 4-H club leaders and volunteers
• Conducts promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming
• Utilizes the expertise of and works closely with advisory groups, community leaders, public officials, and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs, and assist in developing educational programs
• Utilizes current research data and information on emerging issues in program development and teaching
• Maintains program records, reports impact, and creates annual programmatic goals into Georgia Counts in a timely manner
• Participates in professional development, in-service training, professional organizations, and other development opportunities
• Demonstrates personal interest and involvement in the community by participating in and supporting civic/community activities/organizations and networking with community leaders
• Ensures the Civil Rights/Equal Opportunity plan of UGA Cooperative Extension is followed and that volunteers and clientele understand Cooperative Extension offers educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or veteran status
• 4-H programming will include working with teachers, principals, and other BOE members to set up and conduct in-school and/or after-school 4-H meetings. Create and offer 4-H activities and events for youth in after-school, evenings, and weekend settings at different locations around the county. Promote out-of-county activities throughout the year including weekend retreats and summer camp
• In creating a successful 4-H program, this person will be responsible for recruiting and managing volunteer leaders to conduct 4-H specialty clubs, competitive teams, events, and activities. Organizing and conducting fundraising activities is also a necessity for a successful program

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Human/Youth Development, Sociology, Education, Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, Recreation, or related area.
• A Bachelor’s degree is acceptable for a Public Service Provisional appointment (see Additional Requirements for more information on this provisional appointment).

Qualifications

• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to speak to/teach large groups of participants.
• Ability to organize and carry out activities and programming for youth and adults.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff; local government employees; and clientele.
• Ability to show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits.
• Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely through written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work as a team member and engage with groups and committees.
• Ability to design, coordinate, and teach educational programs to meet community needs.
• Proven skills in leadership and management.

Skills

• Ability to speak to/teach large groups of participants.
• Ability to organize and carry out activities and programming for youth and adults.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff; local government employees; and clientele.
• Ability to show high standards of professionalism in personal contacts, appearance, and work habits.
• Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely through written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work as a team member and engage with groups and committees.
• Ability to design, coordinate, and teach educational programs to meet community needs.
• Proven skills in leadership and management.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for business travel will be provided.
• Transportation of others including 4-H Youth and Adult Clientele is also a common and necessary function of the job.
• 4-H competitions, overnight camps, and other events are conducted at district and state levels and necessitate travel and transport of participants.

Pay

Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Location of Vacancy

NE District