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

University of Tennessee; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Extension Anderson County is seeking an Extension Program Assistant to support 4-H Youth Development education. This onsite role supports up to 40 hours weekly under the County Extension Director and lead 4-H Agent to deliver approved programs for youth audiences.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, evaluating, and reporting on youth development activities; coordinating events and committees; recruiting and training volunteer leaders; and staying current

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two to three years of related experience desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and WordPerfect.
• Teaching skills with youth and/or adults.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license and background check.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes, and evaluates 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Implements, evaluates, and reports on 4-H programs related to organization, leadership, 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 youth programs.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teaching

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Publisher

WordPerfect

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.

• 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.

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.