4-H Program Assistant

Gwinnett County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Assistant to enhance educational experiences for middle school youth. This role involves developing engaging curricula, facilitating programs, and serving as a vital link between students, parents, and educators. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a passion for youth development, and the ability to deliver presentations effectively. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration while making a meaningful impact on young lives through innovative educational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field is required.
• One year of related experience in educational programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational handouts and curricula for classes and programs.
• Act as a liaison between parents, staff, and school officials.
• Participate in staff meetings and assist with training.

Skills

Public Speaking

Curriculum Development

Communication

Clerical Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Bachelor's in Human/Youth Development

Bachelor's in Animal Science

Job description

Job Description

The Gwinnett County 4 – H Program Assistant will provideeducational programs for middle school age youth (6th to 8th grades). This role will offer science-based curriculum enhancement during school hours to 4th and 5th grade classrooms. The ideal candidate will offer broad based educational components through 4-H out of school meetings, field trips, competitions, and summer programs.

Essential Duties

• Developing education handouts and curricula for classes, programs, and events
• Participating in regular staff meetings and assisting with in-service training
• Acting as a liaison between parents, staff, and school officials
• Performing clerical duties in support of program activities
• Creating and maintaining records and files
• Answering telephones and scheduling activities
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level, as assigned

Grade

• The Gradefor this position is B231.The salary will be based on education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's in education or related field
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• One year of related experience
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's in human/youth development, education, animal science, recreation, sociology, or related area
  
• Two years ofexperience developing educational programs

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job will require fingerprinting and a background check.
• This job mayrequire on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Public Speaking

• Must possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with program participants, community groups, the general public, and fellow staff through both speaking and writing.
• Must be able to speak and present in front of audiences of students, parents, teachers, and others.
• Must be able to speak and promote and/or market 4 - H programs and trainings at health fairs, and county-wide events.

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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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