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Position: Jefferson County Extension Educator - 4-H

Job Title

Jefferson County Extension Educator - 4-H

Department

CAES-Southeast District CES

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Posting

Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Work Hours

8am-5pm, Mon-Fri, Some evening and weekend work is required.

Salary

$40,000

Posting Date

08/04/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

09/01/2025

Location of Vacancy

SE District

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Classification Title

Teacher AD

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.

Position Summary

The 4‑H County Extension Educator position is an exempt professional staff role within UGA Cooperative Extension responsible for the delivery of the 4‑H program within the assigned county. A high level of independent judgment is needed to effectively carry out the essential duties of the job and the incumbent will manage both 4‑H education delivery and Extension program administration by developing techniques and procedures as appropriate.

This role works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the appropriate County Extension Coordinator and the District Extension Director.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Good communication skills—oral and written.
• Ability to work with a wide range of populations.
• Knowledge of Cooperative Extension 4‑H program activities.

Physical Demands

• Some degree of physical activity, including lifting, 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.
• Exposure to various seasonal weather conditions for outside activities.
• Driving to perform job related duties.

Driving Responsibility

Yes

Position of Trust

Yes

Financial Resources Control

No

P-Card Requirements

No

P-Card Essential Function

No

Direct Interaction with Children

Yes

Security Access

No

Credit and P-Card Policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial…