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

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 18,851 - 26,849; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Part-Time Athens-Clarke County Extension 4-H Program Assistant. This role involves assisting county extension agents with daily program operations, helping with 4-H participants in competitive events, and providing access to extension resources.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong organizational skills. The job offers a salary of $16.587 per hour with a 19-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating the county 4-H Program.
• Help implement educational agricultural programs.
• Maintain office hours to assist clientele.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Working knowledge of office practices

Ability to use independent judgment

Discretion with confidential information

Ability to work with limited supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating the county 4‑H Program.
• Assist 4‑H participants in preparation for competitive events including project achievement and judging teams.
• Transport or arrange transportation of 4‑H participants to district and state level events and, if assigned, provide leadership for youth while attending these events.
• Incorporate results of program evaluations and feedback in planning future programs and implement techniques used in the programs.
• Help implement educational agricultural 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, and other educational materials and sample submissions for diagnostic services (soil and water tests, feed and animal waste analysis, radon testing).
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Strong organizational skills, working knowledge of office practices and procedures, ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information, ability to work with limited supervision.

Physical Demands

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

Compensation and Schedule

• Salary: $16.587 per hour.
• Work schedule: 19 hours per week, varying days and times.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact: Elizabeth Conway
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: (phone not provided)