Extension Agent 4-H (Mitchell County)

North Carolina A&T State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Extension is seeking an Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development located in Mitchell County. The agent will plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive 4-H programs for youth aged 5-19, emphasizing leadership and workforce skills, including STEM, in partnership with county and community organizations.

The role focuses on urban limited-resource and minority youth, with activities across clubs, after-school programs, day camps, and school

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in child or youth education or development and two+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with county and community-based organizations to deliver programs and recruit participants.
• Determine program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments.
• Organize, communicate, and deliver course materials in formal and informal settings.
• Evaluate data from advisory committees, county residents and participants to determine program impacts.
• Deliver programs addressing urban limited-resource and socially-disadvantaged youth with STEM focus.

Skills

Program planning

Community engagement

Leadership

Budgeting

Public relations

Time management

Mass media

Marketing

Presentations

Education

Master’s degree in youth education/related field

Job description

Employee Benefits

• 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

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.

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

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 Purpose of Position

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.

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.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 008617

Recruitment Salary Range

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Cooperative Extension

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit County Operations/State Prog

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3033

Open Date

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

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

Date Position Available 04/01/2026

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts

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