4-H AmeriCorp Member - Jackson County

Auburn University; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Alabama 4-H program seeks an AmeriCorps member to deliver high-quality, research-based youth development experiences in schools and communities across Alabama. The role focuses on STEM, career exploration, civic engagement, and leadership development for students in grades 4–12.

The member collaborates with schools, volunteers, and Extension professionals to expand access to enrichment opportunities, track outcomes, and build local capacity for sustainable programming while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience engaging youth is a plus.
• Ability to work with school and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Delivers 4-H programming in school-day and after-school settings across Alabama.
• Facilitates hands-on, experiential learning to build life skills such as communication and teamwork.
• Collaborates with Extension staff, educators, and partners to implement priority programs.
• Recruits and engages youth participants and supports volunteer involvement.
• Keeps program data and reporting to meet AmeriCorps requirements and measure impact.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership

Digital literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Alabama 4-H AmeriCorps Member serves with Alabama 4-H through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) to expand access to high-quality, research-based positive youth development programming in high-need schools and communities across Alabama. Members deliver educational experiences that promote academic achievement, civic engagement, leadership development, and workforce readiness for youth in grades 4–12.

Through direct service, members help increase access to 4-H enrichment opportunities, STEM education, career exploration, and other evidence-based youth development programs in communities where these resources are limited or not currently available. Members collaborate with local schools, community organizations, volunteers, and Extension professionals to strengthen youth outcomes and build local capacity for sustainable programming. This position provides a meaningful opportunity to serve Alabama communities while gaining professional experience in education, youth development, and public service.

Responsibilities

Provides direct service by delivering 4-H programming in school-day and after-school settings. Programming areas may include STEM, agriculture, environmental education, healthy living, civic engagement, leadership development, and workforce readiness.

• Facilitates hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that build essential life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and digital literacy.


• Collaborates with County 4-H Extension Agents, County Extension Directors, educators, and community partners to implement programs aligned with community priorities.


• Recruits and engages youth participants, supports volunteer involvement, and helps strengthen partnerships between schools and communities.


• Assists with program data collection and reporting to ensure compliance with AmeriCorps requirements and to measure program impact.


• Supports 4-H events, service-learning projects, summer programming, and other local or statewide initiatives that enhance youth engagement.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Contract Type

Limited Term

Posted Date

10/23/2026