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Half-Time 4-H Stephens County Extension AmeriCorps Member

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
NE District

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Posting NumberG/R03631PWorking TitleHalf-Time 4-H Stephens County Extension AmeriCorps MemberDepartmentCAES Northeast District CESAbout the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websiteEmployment TypeEmployeeAdditional Schedule Information

M-F 8am to 5pm; some nights and weekends required.

Advertised Salary$583.33 Monthly StipendAnticipated Start Date09/01/2019Posting Date06/21/2019Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to Applicants

This is a National Service position funded through a grant from the Georgia Commission on Service & Volunteerism and the Corporation for National & Community Service. Please see http://www.nationalservice.gov/ for more information. Position availability is contingent upon continued availability of federal funds. This position is available September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020. If additional funding becomes available, members may have the option to re-enroll for additional years of service if they meet the service hour requirement (900 hours) and perform satisfactorily.
Federal regulations require a High School diploma or equivalent to apply. Additional education and experience is preferred but not required. The position requires a one-year commitment. This is a temporary, service position, not a traditional employment position.
Candidates are also required to apply in the My AmeriCorps portal. Please go to www.my.americorps.gov, click on Apply to Serve, and complete the four steps to Create Profile. After creating a profile, create an application and apply for the specific county position. For assistance, call the National Service Help Desk at 1-800-942-2677.
Benefits provided to half-time members include: modest monthly living allowance ($583/month), loan forbearance, and a Segal Education Award equivalent to half of the Pell Grant that may be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary educational institutions as well as to repay qualified student loans. In order to qualify for the Segal Education Award of $3,047.50 the member must successfully log 900 service hours by August 31, 2020. For more information on the education award: http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/segal-americorps-education-award
In order to serve in this position, applicants must be prepared to provide copies of the following documents: Proof of Citizenship (birth certificate or valid Passport), Social Security Card, Government Issued ID, Federal and State Tax Forms, High School Diploma or equivalent. Members must submit to a complete criminal history background check, including a finger-print based FBI check. Individuals convicted of murder or those on the sex offender registry, or required to be on the sex offender registry are not eligible. The member must comply with the AmeriCorps Member Agreement (provided prior to service). You must possess a valid driver’s license to be considered for this position.

Location of VacancyNE District EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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Minimum Qualifications should list both the minimum degree and the field which the degree must be earned. If prior work experience is required, the posting should list both the job in which the experience must be gained, and the minimum duration that will be accepted.

Classification TitleTitle Unused/UnknownFLSAUGA Job CodeJob FamilyFTE0.50Minimum QualificationsPosition Summary

The AmeriCorps State program is a federally-funded grant providing U.S. citizens with the opportunity to serve in their own country. The Georgia 4-H AmeriCorps State member provides 4-H programming directly to youth under the direction of the County Extension Agent. Supervision is also provided by the AmeriCorps State Program Coordinator. This includes planning, implementation, and delivery of programming including in-school and after school club meetings, camp, and other 4-H programming delivered in the county as well as volunteer recruitment and transportation of youth. The member will also assist the AmeriCorps State Program Coordinator in collecting impact data by administering surveys to youth and entering data into provided spreadsheets. Members will comply with AmeriCorps rules such as monthly reporting, monthly webinars, and other trainings.
This posting is for a part-time member serving for 12 months for the period of September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020. Members will log 17-20 hours/week.

This is a National Service position funded through a grant from the Georgia Commission on Service & Volunteerism and the Corporation for National & Community Service. Please see http://www.nationalservice.gov/ for more information. Position availability is contingent upon continued availability of federal funds. This position is available September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020. If additional funding becomes available, members may have the option to re-enroll for additional years of service if they meet the service hour requirement (900 hours) and perform satisfactorily.
Federal regulations require a High School diploma or equivalent to apply. Additional education and experience is preferred but not required. The position is a one-year commitment. This is a temporary, service position, not a traditional employment position.
Candidates also will apply in the My AmeriCorps portal. Please go to www.my.americorps.gov, click on Apply to Serve, and complete the four steps to Create Profile. After creating a profile, create an application and apply for the specific county position. For assistance, call the National Service Help Desk at 1-800-942-2677.
Benefits provided to half-time members include: modest monthly living allowance ($583/month), loan forbearance, and a Segal Education Award equivalent to half of the Pell Grant that may be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary educational institutions as well as to repay qualified student loans. In order to qualify for the Segal Education Award of $3,047.50 the member must successfully log 900 service hours by August 31, 2020. For more information on the education award: http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/segal-americorps-education-award
In order to serve in this position, applicants must be prepared to provide copies of the following documents: Proof of Citizenship (birth certificate or valid Passport), Social Security Card, Government Issued ID, Federal and State Tax Forms, High School Diploma or equivalent. Members must submit to a complete criminal history background check, including a finger-print based FBI check. Individuals convicted of murder or those on the sex offender registry, or required to be on the sex offender registry are not eligible. The member must comply with the AmeriCorps Member Agreement (provided prior to service). You must possess a valid driver’s license to be considered for this position.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in program planning, delivery of youth development programs, and a basic knowledge of 4-H is preferred. Applicants should be service-minded.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The successful candidate will exhibit qualities of independent judgment and a passion for service as well as the ability to perform the tasks necessary in planning, developing, and directing educational programs directed at youth.

Physical Demands

Driving, light lifting, occasional work outdoors in adverse climate.

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? YesDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoIs driving a requirement of this position?YesDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?YesDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)NoPosting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * This position is located in the Stephens County Georgia area. Are you willing to work at this location?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
    • No Response
    • No
    • Yes
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      Organization

      The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

      Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

      Company info
      Telephone
      706-542-3000
      Location
      215 S. Jackson St.
      Athens
      Georgia
      30602
      US

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