PART-TIME 4-H PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Whitfield County, GA; Georgia; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitfield County Extension/ 4-H seeks a part-time program assistant to help plan, organize, and deliver the 4-H youth education curriculum to ages nine to nineteen. You will work closely with the Extension Agents, supporting meetings, newsletters, and club activities, and assist with events, awards, and fundraising.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a positive, team-oriented attitude, and reliable transportation for county and state travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Three years of progressively knowledgeable experience in public education/outreach or equivalent.
• Active Georgia Driver's License required; reliable transportation within county/state.

Responsibilities

• Assist County Extension Agents in planning, organizing, and evaluating 4-H programs.
• Greet and assist customers; respond to questions and direct to appropriate staff.
• Prepare materials for 4-H newsletters, meetings, and publications.
• Transport 4-H participants to events and assist with activities and judging teams.
• Support fundraising, fair entries, and summer programs.

Skills

Public outreach

Youth education

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree desirable

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

SalaryDepends on QualificationsLocationWhitfield County Extension/ 4-H, GAJob TypePart TimeJob Number01740DepartmentExtension OfficeDivisionWhitfield County Extension/ 4-HOpening Date09/09/2026DescriptionPURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATIONThe purpose of this classification is to assist County Extension Agents with planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating the Whitfield County 4-H Club educational program. Work with youth ages nine to nineteen is the primary focus of the job.*OPEN UNTIL FILLED*Examples of DutiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Receives and processes documents pertaining to department programs, operations and/or services; date stamps incoming documents; reviews documents for completeness and accuracy; applies established procedures; completes forms and documents by researching, collecting and/or calculating needed data/information; and copies, files, distributes and/or submits documents to appropriate staff, agencies or parties.Assists customers via telephone, correspondence, and in person; answers telephones; greets customers and visitors; provides assistance, requested documents and information; explains department policies and procedures; researches and responds to questions; resolves complaints and problems; and refers persons to other staff members as appropriate.Prepares and maintains paperwork files and records for the department; pulls files and documents upon request; researches files and records to retrieve information; photocopies documents and distributes and/or files; requests information from other departments as necessary to complete department records/files; and purges and/or shreds documents as directed.Establishes and maintains information in automated files and databases; enters and updates data; maintains spreadsheets, listings, tracking data and other program and/or operational information; researches information in databases, spreadsheets and other automated files; and retrieves and reports data in requested formats.Assist with preparation and develop 4-H newsletters, brochures, handouts and other material. Also assist in developing, preparing, and organizing materials for club meetings. Organize 4-H publications, material, and supplies.Operates a personal computer, telephones, copiers and other general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.Meet with 4-H Clubs and deliver educational information.Teach the state 4-H curriculum and educational information to youth as required.Work with 4-H members to prepare for county, district, and state project competitions.Transport 4-H’ers to county, district, and state events and activities.Supervise and direct 4-H’ers at county, district, and state 4-H events and activities.Help train 4-H judging teams.Assist with annual 4-H Awards banquet or reception.Assist with all 4-H fundraiser activities.Assist 4-H’ers with fair entries.Attend 4-H Summer Camps.Assist with developing, preparing, and teaching 4-H summer classesTypical QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED; supplemented by three years of progressively knowledgeable and skilled experience in public education and outreach, preferably as such relates to extension services; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Active Georgia Drivers License required. The person in this position must have reliable transportation to travel within the county and to 4-H club events within the state.Some weekend and night work is required.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSPerforms other related duties as required.Supplemental InformationDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSAssociate degree with course work emphasis in assignment area.Flexibility in work schedule desirable.Enjoy working with young peopleProvide a positive role model for youthGet along well with young people and their parentsWork well as a team member under the direction of the Whitfield County Extension 4-H AgentEnjoy variety and flexibility in the work environment