4-H Youth Programs Specialist: Camps & Education

Cobb County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government’s Extension Services seeks a team-oriented professional to develop and deliver information and education programs in agriculture, family and consumer science, and 4-H youth activities.

You will plan, teach, coordinate volunteers, and manage public outreach, including website content and event planning. This role emphasizes customer service, community needs assessments, and collaboration with schools and local groups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in Education, Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Science or related field; supplemented by two years of experience relevant to area of assignment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and implements informational and educational programming for the assigned area; researches content and conducts needs assessments.
• Teaches evidence-based curriculums; ensures lessons are age-appropriate and learning level appropriate; coordinates supplies and equipment; provides demonstrations.
• Coordinates volunteers by recruiting, training, and coordinating work and projects; acts as liaison to volunteers and community organizations.
• Plans and coordinates programming and presentations for the area; schedules speakers and activities; arranges demonstrations and events.
• Plans, leads, and supervises participants at events and clubs (conferences, summer camps, competitions); coordinates meetings and awards ceremonies.
• Assists in public relations and communication for extension services: updates website and social media; distributes flyers and calendars; maintains email lists.
• Performs clerical duties: reports and forms, calendar updates, meeting minutes, inventory management.

Skills

Customer service

Program development

Volunteer coordination

Event planning

Content creation

Website management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of relevant experience

Valid Driver's License

Vocational/technical training in Education or Agriculture

Job description

Cobb County Government’s Extension Services seeks a team-oriented professional to develop and deliver information and education programs in agriculture, family and consumer science, and 4-H youth activities.

You will plan, teach, coordinate volunteers, and manage public outreach, including website content and event planning. This role emphasizes customer service, community needs assessments, and collaboration with schools and local groups.