4-H County Extension Agent - Program Assistant and Youth Development

Paulding County Schools; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paulding County Schools seeks a 4-H Program Assistant to support the County Extension Agent in planning, developing, and conducting county 4-H programs. You will supervise staff, teach youth, and coordinate tasks for ongoing youth activities, trainings, and events.

The role involves transporting youth to events, providing resources, and assisting with day-to-day program operations. Light to moderate lifting and flexible hours (some evenings) may apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate effectively to young people and adults.
• Extensive knowledge in the program area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of interests and behavior of participants.
• Skill in planning a variety of programs for target audiences.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Must complete 4-H Risk Management Training.
• Proficiency in word processing and data management software (Word/PowerPoint/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts a variety of program activities and events with youth.
• Supervises and trains other Program Assistants.
• Teaches and supervises youth in classrooms and at events.
• Supervises and transports youth at events, activities, and field trips.
• Serves in a training role for volunteer leaders by providing ideas and materials.
• Attends local, district, and state program activities in place of the County Extension Agent.
• Assists the County Extension Agent by researching and providing information requested by clients.

Skills

Youth development

Program planning

Supervision

Communication

Risk management training

Transporting youth

Word processing & data management

Education

Two-year college or vocational/technical school emphasis in human relations/youth development

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

4-H Program Assistant(County Extension Agent)

DESCRIPTION

The 4-H Program Assistant works with the County Extension Agent in planning, developing, and conducting one of several county-sponsored programs and performs duties necessary to assist the County Extension Agent in the day-to-day conduct of programs. Work includes responsible, supervisory, paraprofessional work and involves the supervision of tasks necessary in planning, developing, and directing these educational programs. This employee must exhibit qualities of independent judgment. Work is performed under general supervision. This person works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the appropriate County Extension Coordinator and the District Extension Director.

ILLUSTRATIVE NATURE OF WORK:

1. Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts a variety of program activities and events, including in-school, after school and weekend 4-H club meetings and activities with youth.
2. Supervises and trains other Program Assistants.
3. Teaches and supervises youth in classrooms and at events.
4. Supervises and transports youth at events, activities and field trips.
5. Serves in a training role for volunteer leaders by providing them with program ideas and materials.
6. Attends local, district, and state program activities and events in the place of the County Extension Agent.
7. Assists the County Extension Agent by researching and providing information requested by clients.
8. Physical Demands - light to medium office lifting.
9. Work Hours - 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional nights and weekends, including overnight 4-H Summer Camp.
10. Performs related work as required.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

1. Ability to relate effectively to young people and adults.
2. Extensive knowledge and experience in the program area of responsibility.
3. Knowledge of the interests and behavior of the program participants.
4. Skill in planning a variety of programs for the target audiences.
5. Ability to supervise the work of others.
6. Ability to successfully complete 4-H Risk Management Training.
7. Proficiency in current word processing and data management software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

1. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
2. Willingness to transport youth to events driving program van or minibus.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a two-year college or vocational/technical school with course emphasis in human relations and/or youth development or other relevant subject matters and experience in program planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.