Part-Time Athens-Clarke County Extension 4-H Program Assistant

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in Georgia seeks a County Extension Program Assistant to support county extension agents in day-to-day programs, including answering calls and assisting 4-H and agricultural tasks.

This part-time role involves 19 hours per week at an hourly rate of $16.587, with responsibilities ranging from event preparation to coordinating transportation and providing Extension resources to community members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating the county 4-H Program.
• Assist 4-H’ers in preparation for 4-H competitive events including project achievement and judging teams.
• Transport or arrange transportation of 4-H’ers to district and state level events and provide leadership for youth.
• Incorporate the results of program evaluations into planning future programs and techniques.
• Help implement educational Ag programs.
• Maintain office hours to assist clientele and conduct day-to-day operations.
• Assist clientele with access to Extension resources and services including publications, online content, other educational materials and sample submissions for diagnostic services.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Office procedures

Independent judgment

Work with limited supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The County Extension Program Assistant performs duties necessary to assist the county extension agents in the day‑to‑day conduct of programs. Duties include answering phone calls and supporting 4‑H and agricultural assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating the county 4‑H Program.
• Assist 4‑H’ers in preparation for 4‑H competitive events including project achievement and judging teams.
• Transport or arrange transportation of 4‑H’ers to district and state level events and, if assigned, provide leadership for youth while attending these events.
• Incorporate the results of program evaluations and feedback into planning future programs and techniques used in implementing programs.
• Help implement educational Ag programs.
• Maintain office hours to assist clientele and conduct day‑to‑day operations.
• Assist clientele with access to Extension resources and services including printed publications, online content, other educational materials and sample submissions for diagnostic services (e.g., soil and water tests, feed and animal waste analysis, radon testing).
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Work with limited supervision.

Physical Demands

• Conduct programs (pack and move boxes, handle equipment, load and unload vehicles).
• Travel to events.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Compensation and Work Schedule

Hourly: $16.587 per hour; 19 hours per week, part‑time schedule.

EEO Statement

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