County Extension 4H Agent (Houston County, GA) - Fort Valley State University

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional full-time Cooperative Extension 4-H Program position under the leadership and supervision of the Assistant Extension Administrator State 4-H Program Leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Increase the number of new youth stakeholders in the Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program in Houston County.
• Responsible for providing positive 4-H Youth Development programming in the areas of: STEM, Civic Engagement, Leadership, novice Urban Agriculture education, Mentoring, and Healthy Living to underserved and underrepresented youth in Houston County, Schools, Housing Authorities, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, youth in residential environments, and Faith-Based youth groups on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for preparing Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program youth to participate competitively at Georgia 4-H project achievement.
• Responsible for working with the entire Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program staff to facilitate annual 4-H Summer Programming Activities, National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, National Healthy Living Summit, National 4-H Makers Summit, Georgia National Fair 4-H Competitions, and National 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus events.
• Must complete Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program weekly reports, monthly 4-H reports, and Georgia Counts reports weekly.
• Implements traditional and non-traditional Positive 4-H Youth Development educational programs that utilize the 4-H experiential learning model through a variety of delivery contexts such as: non-traditional 4-H meetings, specialty clubs, afterschool activities, camps, and in-school enrichment 4-H club meetings.
• Ability to be creative and innovative in the design and implementation of effective 4-H Community Service-Learning Projects and support local fundraising activities that may assist with community 4-H programming activities.
• Establish local Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program advisory councils to assess needs, provide input and direction for program area planning.
• Participate in Annual Cooperative Extension Program
• Attend Cooperative Extension Program trainings and attend a minimum of one professional development training annually.
• Utilize diversified teaching methods, respond positively to university policies, administration, supervision, and other program guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree preferred in Sociology, Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field. Bachelor's Degree required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field.
• Three to five years of experience with non-formal or formal teaching youth in diverse environments is required.
• Three to five years of professional working experience in Agriculture and Environmental Science.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Working on weekends and weekdays after 5:00 p.m. is required sometimes.
• Must be willing to travel, and overnight travel is required sometimes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have demonstrated ability to effectively, create and sustain positive working relationships with community stakeholders and colleagues.
• Have professional working experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic knowledge in computer usage is required.
• Commitment to Excellence.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Applicants must submit: Resume, Official Transcript(s) and three Letters of Recommendation along with the application.

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