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Position: Jefferson County Extension Educator - 4-H

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Posting Details

Posting Number S13954P Working Title Jefferson County Extension Educator - 4-H Department CAES-Southeast District CES About the University of Georgia

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Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

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

Advertised Salary $40,000 Posting Date 08/04/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy SE District EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

Classification Title Teacher AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.

Preferred Qualifications 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…