Extension Agent 4-H

NC State Extension Forestry

Mitchell (SD)

Hybrid

USD 36,000 - 44,000

Full time

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Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Mitchell County. The role focuses on delivering STEM-rich 4-H programs to youth ages 5–19, partnering with local organizations and schools, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

The agent collaborates with county partners to assess needs, plan activities, and evaluate outcomes, with a flexible delivery model including clubs, after-school programs, and summer camps.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale).
Personal automobile and valid driver’s license.
Computer literacy.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs.
Willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program.
Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute and evaluate effective 4-H educational programs.
Collaborate with county and community organizations to deliver programs and recruit participants.
Deliver programs in formal and informal settings including clubs, after-school programs and camps.
Evaluate data from advisory members, residents and participants to measure impact.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Program planning & evaluation

Marketing & presentations

Mass media

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree GPA 2.5 / major GPA 3.0

Master’s degree

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Extension Agent 4-H (Mitchell County)

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will be located in Mitchell County and is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H educational programs that meet the needs of the county’s limited resource youth from ages 5-19, in accordance with the mission and priorities established by the National 4-H Council and in alignment with the mission and vision of the Cooperative Extension at NC A&T. Programs focus on developing leadership and workforce skills in youth, including an extensive STEM element, through a variety of established instructional delivery modes. The position will also include 4-H programming in promoting healthy food choices and increased physical activity utilizing the Try Healthy curriculum. The Extension Agent (1) collaborates with county and community based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; (2) determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments; (3) organizes, communicates, and delivers course materials in formal and informal instructional settings, including organized 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, 4-H projects, after-school programs, summer day camp programs, and school enrichment programs, and (4) evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members, county residents and program participants, to determine program impacts. This position focuses on delivering programs addressing the specific needs of urban limited-resource and socially-disadvantaged youth, based on changing social, economic, and demographic factors. Targets high priority needs and issues confronting residents of low income and minority

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an educational outreach organization within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-based educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development. Together with its partners – North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county governments, a dynamic and resourceful system is formed. In addition to campus operations, Cooperative Extension at N.C. A&T has professionally staffed offices in almost half of the 100 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale), or completion of a Master’s degree; a personal automobile and valid driver’s license; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Master’s degree in field related to child or youth education or development as specified above, and two or more years of experience working with limited-resource youth.
Experience planning programs and working in diverse communities.
Experience working effectively as a team member.
Ability to manage time and resources.
Experience and knowledge in mass media, marketing and presentations.\- Skills in leadership, budgeting and public relations.

Position Information

Working Title Extension Agent 4-H (Mitchell County)

Position Number 008617

Recruitment Salary Range Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time Tenure Track No FTE If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division Cooperative Extension

Organizational Unit County Operations/State Prog

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA3033 Open Date 04/08/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled Open Until Filled Yes Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search 04/23/2026 Date Position Available 04/01/2026

Quick Link

Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40067

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