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Vacancy Type NC Cooperative Extension Is Internal Transfer Only No Job Type Full-Time - Permanent Time-Limited Appointment Length No If Yes, Appointment Length Title Extension Agent, 4-H Working Title Extension Agent, 4-H Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Position Number NC-00062231-0519 Work Schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm, nights and weekends as required Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Department 117539 - North Central District- Guilford Department Job City & State Greensboro, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina residents.
The Guilford County area is located four hours from the beautiful NC coastline and two hours from the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. The 3rd and 7th largest cities in the state, High Point and Greensboro, also lie in the county and are culturally diverse communities. Our residents enjoy a rich quality of life flavored by a vibrant downtown, 80 miles of walking and biking trails, close access to state-of-the-art healthcare, and a variety of cultural opportunities.
Greensboro comes alive in the spring with waves of blooms and green, tree-lined streets framing the community with new life.

For more information, please visit:
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Essential Job Duties

A successful candidate for this position is expected to assess community needs and review data and available resources to plan, develop, conduct, evaluate, and market youth development educational opportunities throughout the county for youth ages 5-19.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Duties include developing and maintaining organized 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, 4-H projects, summer day camp programs, and school enrichment programs.

Volunteer development and utilization of an advisory system is essential to success.

Candidate must have the ability to recruit, train, and utilize adult and teen volunteer leaders.

The position will be responsible for obtaining public support of 4-H youth development programs, responding to client requests for specific and technical information regarding youth education needs, and will maintain and increase personal professional competencies.

Responsibilities for the position include planning, marketing, conducting and evaluating educational programs for youth 5-19; recruiting, training and coordinating adult and teen volunteers; and working with adult volunteers to design, develop, implement and evaluate programs that meet the needs and interest of youth as to engage them in positive life skill development activities.

Duties will include developing and maintaining organized 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, 4-H projects and summer day camps programs. Development of and utilization of an advisory system is essential to success.

Responsibilities will also include management of youth programs funded through grants and fees; overseeing the county 4-H budget; and education, marketing and promotion of the 4-H program though news articles and website.

This position is also expected to function as a vital part of all County Extension programs as needed and as directed by county Extension administration.

Minimum Experience/Education

One of the following educational requirements: – A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in child or youth development or related field, – A Bachelor’s degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master’s degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one of the degrees in child or youth development or related field, or – Completion of a Master’s degree with at least one of the degrees in child or youth development or related field. Also required: a personal automobile; 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. Personal Attributes: Successful performance of the duties encompassed in the County Extension Agent’s job requires that the individual possess habits of industry, a sense of responsibility, and a genuine appreciation for the worth of the individual. The employee must be adept in both oral and written communication. The County Extension Agent is eligible to become a member of the non-tenure track/special faculty at North Carolina State University. The County Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating that phase of county Extension programs within assigned areas of program responsibility. The County Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.

Departmental Required Skills

Computer literacy including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Candidates should have excellent time and resource management skills and should be personable and able to build networking coalitions.

Travel within the county and district is required. Occasional travel outside the district is required.

Strong written and oral 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.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

A Bachelor’s degree in youth or child development, agricultural and extension education, or a related field is required.

A Master’s degree is preferred.

Some 4-H experience or knowledge is also preferred.

Volunteer recruitment and development experience, as well as program development skills will be important.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions Job Open Date 05/28/2019 Must Be Open Until

Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time. 06/11/2019 Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. * If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * All agent positions require a minimum education requirement of: A. A Bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale); B. A Bachelor's degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master's degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; C. A completed Master's degree. Do you meet this minimum education requirement?
   • Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section A above.
   • Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section B above.
   • Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section C above.
   • No, however I am in my last semester of study.
   • No, I do not meet this requirement.
4. * Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Youth and Adult Development--The knowledge of the growth and development process over the life span and its application in the creation of environments which optimize human potential.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Volunteerism for Youth Development--The integration of knowledge related to adult and youth development, organizational systems, volunteer research, and management practices to build and maintain volunteer management systems for the delivery of youth development programs.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Organizational Systems for Youth Development--The knowledge of organizational systems and resource management practices that lead organizations to the fulfillment of their missions.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Partnerships for Youth Development--The knowledge of the process and contextual factors which enhance the ability of community members to work together to improve the quality of life for youth and their families.

   (Open Ended Question)

8. * Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Learning strategies for Youth Development--The knowledge of theory and its application in the design and evaluation of learning experience for positive youth development.

   (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation 1