Extension Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development, Anderson County UTIA

The Extension Program Assistant will work up to 40 hours a week focusing on 4-H Youth Development educational programming. This position is responsible to the County Extension Director and will work under the direction of the lead 4-H Youth Development Agent to implement approved educational programs in group settings for youth audiences.

• Plans execute and evaluate 4-H Youth Development educational programs under the direction of the Extension Director.
• Implements evaluates and reports 4-H Youth Development programs related to organization leadership recognition sponsorship etc.
• Assumes responsibility for all youth projects activities shows events and committees.
• Secures and trains volunteer leaders and serves as an educational resource for educational youth programs within the county.
• Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in youth development.
• Provide program of activities that meets the needs of eligible clientele regardless of race color national origin sex age disability religion or veteran status.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:

  • High school diploma or GED

• Experience:

  • Two to three years of related experience desired.

• Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills needed

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Publisher and Word Perfect

  • Teaching skills with youth and/or adults

• Successful applicant must have a valid Tennessee drivers license

• Clear background check will be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-basedvisa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Associates Degree

• Knowledge Skills Abilities:

  • Teaching experience

Work Location:

• Onsite at the UT Extension Anderson County office in Clinton TN.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere

About UT Extension:

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture. With an office in every Tennessee county UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the cooperation with Tennessee State University UT Extension works with farmers families youth and communities to improve lives by addressing problems and issues at the local state and national levels.