Extension Program Assistant, 4-H Youth Development, Anderson County: UTIA

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Extension Anderson County in Clinton, TN is seeking an Extension Program Assistant to support 4-H Youth Development educational programming up to 40 hours per week. The role reports to the County Extension Director and collaborates with the lead 4-H Youth Development Agent to implement approved youth programs in group settings.

You will plan and evaluate programs, engage volunteers, and ensure activities meet diverse community needs while maintaining current research-based information.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Word Perfect.
• Teaching skills with youth and/or adults.

Responsibilities

• Plans, execute, and evaluate 4-H Youth Development educational programs.
• Implements and reports on programs related to organization, leadership, sponsorship, etc.
• Manages youth projects, activities, shows, events, and committees.
• Secures and trains volunteer leaders for educational youth programs.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Teaching

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

Word Perfect

Job description

Job Description

The Extension Program Assistant will work up to 40 hours a week focusing on 4-H Youth Development educational programming. This position is responsible to the County Extension Director and will work under the direction of the lead 4-H Youth Development Agent to implement approved educational programs in group settings for youth audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plans, execute, and evaluate 4-H Youth Development educational programs under the direction of the Extension Director.
• Implements, evaluates, and reports 4-H Youth Development programs related to organization, leadership, recognition, sponsorship, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for all youth projects, activities, shows, events, and committees.
• Secures and trains volunteer leaders and serves as an educational resource for educational youth programs within the county.
• Responsible to the County Extension Director and must keep current on the latest research information in youth development.
• Provide program of activities that meets the needs of eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED
• Experience:
  • Two to three years of related experience desired.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills needed
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Word Perfect
  • Teaching skills with youth and/or adults
• Successful applicant must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license
• Clear background check will be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education:
  • Associate’s Degree
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Teaching experience

Work Location

• Onsite at the UT Extension Anderson County office in Clinton, TN.

Compensation And Benefits

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About UT Extension

UT Extension provides a gateway to the University of Tennessee as the outreach unit of the Institute of Agriculture.
With an office in every Tennessee county, UT Extension delivers educational programs and research-based information to citizens throughout the state.
In cooperation with Tennessee State University, UT Extension works with farmers, families, youth and communities, to improve lives by addressing problems and issues at the local, state and national levels.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794.
The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools.
As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state.
The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset.
With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally.
Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities.
The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world.
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