4-H Youth Development & FCS Extension Assistant

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 29,305 - 35,818; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid tuition

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Retirement Savings

Supplemental Benefits Programs

WolfPerks!

Job summary

NC State University Extension is seeking an Extension Program Assistant focused on 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences to support New Hanover County programs in Wilmington, NC.

This role coordinates school enrichment, 4-H clubs, summer camps, health education, data reporting, and community outreach, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced training preferred.
• Experience in classroom, camp, or informal education settings.
• Familiarity with Cooperative Extension, 4-H, or Family and Consumer Sciences programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of 4-H school enrichment programs in local schools.
• Provide administrative and programming support to 4-H clubs and volunteers.
• Assist with planning, marketing, and delivery of 4-H summer camps and workshops.
• Deliver health education and nutrition programming with FCS partners.
• Support FCS program registration, class prep, and outreach.
• Maintain accurate enrollment, volunteer hours, and demographic data in ERS.
• Draft newsletters and social media to promote clubs, camps, and classes.
• Provide professional customer service to parents, educators, and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow policies for youth programs.

Skills

Engaging interpersonal skills

Organized / detail-oriented

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills (Office, Google, Canva

4-H Online / database familiarity

Knowledge of positive youth develop.

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced training in related fields preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Canva

4-H Online / database systems

Job description

NC State University Extension is seeking an Extension Program Assistant focused on 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences to support New Hanover County programs in Wilmington, NC.

This role coordinates school enrichment, 4-H clubs, summer camps, health education, data reporting, and community outreach, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings/weekends as needed.