PG190202CE

NE-000002662-0721

NC Cooperative Extension

Jackson, NC

NC Cooperative Extension - Northampton County

Extension - 4-H Program Assistant

12 Month Recurring

Full-Time - Permanent

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The primary role of the Program Assistant is to provide assistance to 4-H clubs and volunteers, conduct 4-H curriculum/school enrichment programs at schools for grades K-12th and develop summer youth educational programs. This position will give support to the County Extension programs Agriculture and Family & Consumer Science as needed. The Extension Program Assistant cooperates with colleagues on the Northampton Cooperative Extension Staff and county citizens in performing his or her assigned responsibilities. This position is responsible for expanding and developing programs to include under-represented populations. The 4-H Program Assistant is a member of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Staff in Northampton County. The Primary role of the 4-H Program Assistant is to provide assistance mainly to youth-related programming but is not limited to the youth-only subject matter.

Major duties include: - Establishing new 4-H clubs and recruiting 4-H volunteers, particularly in under-represented groups within Northampton County- Assessing county needs with the 4-H Agent and other Northampton Extension Staff- Preparing specific program plans (writes objectives and conducts evaluations).- Developing summer youth educational programs.- Partnering with schools to deliver 4-H and SNAP-ED curriculum/school enrichment programs.- Networking & soliciting community resources to expand 4-H programming and services.- Recruiting and training volunteers and other personnel for program implementation.- Reporting activities and program effectiveness to the 4-H and FCS Agents.- Maintaining and increasing personal professional competence.- Marketing program successes and generating support for program expansion.

Not Applicable

Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5 business hours, with occasional flex hours to attend night and/or weekend events to support the Northampton County 4-H Program.

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent. Advanced training in related fields is preferred.

The Extension Program Assistant/Associate must have the ability to plan, organize, and work with adult volunteer leaders. They must have the ability to relate to and understand youth. They must have an interest in and understanding of the needs, problems, and attitudes of youth and adults.

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$31,200

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07/22/2021

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/147143

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