Emanuel County -H Educator

Position: Emanuel County 4-H Educator

Posting Number

S13904P

Working Title

Emanuel County 4‑H Educator

Department

CAES‑Southeast District CES

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

8 am‑5 pm, Mon‑Fri, Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Advertised Salary

$40,000

Posting Date

07/22/2025

Open until filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

09/01/2025

Location of Vacancy

SE District

EEO Policy 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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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.

Responsibilities

Percentage of time: 55%

• Delivers in‑school 4‑H programming to enrolled 4‑H members.
• Conducts in‑school club meetings each month, promoting 4‑H events and delivering prepared Georgia Professional Standards based curriculum.
• Studies and reviews the results of program evaluations and feedback to modify/revise future programs and delivery techniques so as to meet the needs of 4‑H clientele: club members, volunteers, and chaperones.

Percentage of time: 20%

• Helps develop efficient and effective procedures for managing the youth, including sign‑up procedures, handling paperwork, parent relations, and on‑site supervision and counsel for County youth attending camp.
• Works with home‑school 4‑H club members to ensure they receive equal opportunities as afforded the 4‑H club members enrolled in the local school system.
• Assists 4‑H club members with preparation for competitive events, such as project achievement and judging teams.
• May temporarily conduct County 4‑H Agent duties during periods of prolonged absence.
• Is involved in all aspects of event planning for 4‑H, including the annual 4‑H Awards Banquet, which typically has over 200 people in attendance.

Percentage of time: 15%

• Identifies, recruits, and helps train involved and recognized 4‑H volunteers in planning, teaching, and evaluating Cooperative Extension 4‑H programs.
• Assists interested volunteers in the successful completion of the 4‑H Chaperone Training.
• Training includes divisions of 4‑H program such as Archery Team, Shotgun Team, Horse Club, and Show Teams (hogs, sheep, and goats).

Percentage of time: 10%

• Makes reports to appropriate clientele, staff members, Board of Education, Board of Commissioners, and public officials through electronic mass media (county website, internet, etc.), personal contracts, and/or group meetings.
• Submits accurate, complete reports in a timely manner in Georgia Counts, 4‑H enrollment, and District office as required.
• Manages all 4‑H inventory and supplies, including fundraising and event items, demonstration development materials, and camp and club meeting supplies.

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Savannah Tanner

Recruitment Contact Email

satanner

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