Dooly County -H Educator

Position: Dooly County 4-H Educator

Posting Number

S14456P

Working Title

Dooly County 4-H Educator

Department

CAES-Southwest District CES

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Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

12/03/2025

Open until filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

01/01/2026

Location of Vacancy

SW District

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Classification Title

Extension Educator I

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary

The County Extension Educator position is an exempt professional staff role with UGA Cooperative Extension responsible for managing the many resources offered by a county office. This work typically carries major responsibilities within a local County Extension office. It coordinates and distributes time as needed for the satisfactory delivery of the 4-H and FACS (Family and Consumer Science) county programs. A high level of independent judgment is needed to effectively carry out the essential duties of the job and the incumbent is expected to manage both Extension program administration and 4-H / FACS education delivery by developing techniques and procedures as appropriate.

Also, it is under the supervision of the county assigned 4-H agent and FACS agent and County Extension Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Ability to work with various populations.
• Knowledge of Cooperative Extension 4-H program activities.

Physical Demands

• Some degree of physical activity, including lifting, is needed to conduct programs (e.g., handling animals, supplies, and demonstration materials, audio/visual equipment, etc.).
• Some standing and/or sitting for various lengths of time.
• Withstand various seasonal weather conditions for outside activities.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

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