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Liberty County 4-H Agent

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences · Athens, GA · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

The University of Georgia is a public institution founded in 1785, known for its academic and professional achievements. It is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and over 7,700 staff, with an enrollment exceeding 41,000 students.

Responsibilities

  • Develops a plan of work that is equitable in meeting the needs of the county’s varied socio-economic population

  • 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

  • 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

  • Demonstrates personal interest and involvement in the community by participating in and supporting civic/community activities/organizations and networking with community leaders

  • Conducts promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming

  • Utilizes current research data and information on emerging issues in program development and teaching

  • Provides leadership for Program Assistants, volunteers, and teen leaders in delivering 4-H and Youth programs

  • 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

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in Agriculture or related area
  • A Bachelor’s degree is acceptable for a Public Service Provisional appointment

Qualifications

  • Progression towards earning an advanced degree is expected while in a provisional faculty position

Skills

  • Expertise in interdisciplinary programs
  • Ability to collaborate with community partners
  • Leadership in 4-H and Youth programs

Benefits

  • Not specified

Pay

  • Commensurate with experience

Schedule

  • Not specified

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