Extension Agent 4-H (Gaston County)
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Job Location:
Greensboro, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Purpose Of Position
The 4-H Extension Agent will be located in Gaston County and will be responsible for leading the local 4-H program and managing its day-to-day operations. The 4-H program is a dynamic community that fosters leadership citizenship and life skills among young people with a particular emphasis on serving limited-resource youth in alignment with the National 4-H Council and Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T. The 4-H Extension Agent holds primary responsibility for planning executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H programs that address the needs of the county population. The agent will: Collaborate with county and community-based organizations to deliver programs and recruit participants. Determine program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments. Evaluate program impacts using data collected from advisory committee members county residents and program participants. These programs will focus on developing leadership and workforce skills in youth through organized 4-H clubs special interest youth programs 4-H projects after-school programs summer day camps school enrichment programs and other established delivery methods. Guided by the philosophy objectives policies and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service the 4-H Extension Agent will actively engage diverse communities with a focus on limited-resource audiences to ensure inclusive and impactful programming. By leveraging available resources the agent will develop initiatives that expand opportunities for youth while strengthening the 4-H program in Gaston County.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale) or completion of a Masters degree; a personal automobile and valid drivers license; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan implement market and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
For all Agent positions a Masters degree is preferred.
The 4-H Extension Agent will be located in Gaston County and will be responsible for leading the local 4-H program and managing its day-to-day operations. The 4-H program is a dynamic community that fosters leadership citizenship and life skills among young people with a particular emphasis on serving limited-resource youth in alignment with the National 4-H Council and Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T. The 4-H Extension Agent holds primary responsibility for planning executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H programs that address the needs of the county population. The agent will: Collaborate with county and community-based organizations to deliver programs and recruit participants. Determine program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments. Evaluate program impacts using data collected from advisory committee members county residents and program participants. These programs will focus on developing leadership and workforce skills in youth through organized 4-H clubs special interest youth programs 4-H projects after-school programs summer day camps school enrichment programs and other established delivery methods. Guided by the philosophy objectives policies and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service the 4-H Extension Agent will actively engage diverse communities with a focus on limited-resource audiences to ensure inclusive and impactful programming. By leveraging available resources the agent will develop initiatives that expand opportunities for youth while strengthening the 4-H program in Gaston County.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale) or completion of a Masters degree; a personal automobile and valid drivers license; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan implement market and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.
Preferred Years Experience Skills Training Education
For all Agent positions a Masters degree is preferred.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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