Jefferson County Extension Educator H

Jefferson County Extension Educator - 4-H

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.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.

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.

Job Requirements:

• Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
  Yes
• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
  No
• Does this position require a P-Card? :
  No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
  Yes
• Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, or Access To Chemicals And Medications):
  No

Duties/Responsibilities (55%):

• Delivers in‑school 4-H programming to enrolled 4-H members.
• Conducts in‑school club meetings each month in which employee is responsible for promoting 4-H events as well as 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.

Duties/Responsibilities (20%):

Duties/Responsibilities (15%):

• Identify, recruit, and help train involved and recognized 4‑H volunteers in planning, teaching, and evaluating Cooperative Extension 4‑H programs.
• Assist interested volunteers in the successful completion of the 4‑H Chaperone Training.
• This training includes the following divisions of 4‑H program, such as Archery Team, Shotgun Team, Horse Club, and Show Teams (hogs, sheep, and goats).

Duties/Responsibilities (10%):

• Make 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.
• Submit accurate, complete reports in a timely manner in Georgia Counts, 4-H enrollment, and District office as needed.
• Manages all 4‑H inventory and supplies, including fundraising and event items, demonstration development materials, and camp and club meeting supplies.

Contact Details:

Recruitment Contact Name:
Pam Sapp

Recruitment Contact Email: pamsapp

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