Clinch County -H Educator

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.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

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

• 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.

• Teach 4-H Educational Learning programs in the classroom.
• Direct 4-H’ers in preparation for the 4-H competitive events including project achievement, judging teams, etc.
• Transport or arrange for transportation of 4-H’ers to various district and state events and, if assigned, provide leadership for youth while attending these events.
• Incorporate the results of program evaluations and feedback in planning future programs and techniques used in implementing programs.
• Publicize programs and workshops offered in local county or nearby counties to clientele.
• Maintain office inventory of office supplies and materials as needed to support the 4-H program.
• Regularly participate in staff conferences (using them for planning and evaluation of joint activities) and share ideas among all co-workers, leaders, district staff, and specialists to promote teamwork.
• Utilize current research data and information on emerging issues in program development and teaching as mandated by GA 4-H.
• Conduct in school club meetings and deliver the prepared curriculum that meets state (Georgia Professional Standards) guidelines.
• Identify, recruit, train, and help supervise 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.
• Multiple programs may receive leadership from volunteers such as the Archery Team, Horse Club, BB Team, and Livestock Show Teams. Extension Program Assistants must manage these programs through the management of the volunteer with assistance from the 4-H Agent and County Coordinator.
• 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 contacts and/or group meetings.
• Submit accurate and complete reports in a timely manner in GA Counts, 4-H enrollment, and the District office.
• Conduct all duties in accordance with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Equal Opportunity plan that ensures all educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status.
• Regularly participate in staff conferences.
• Process or develop adequate computer skills to enhance communication to the public and Extension.
• Assist staff with day to day operations of Cooperative Extension county office by answering phone, processing mail, distributing publications, greeting visitors, filing documents, etc. (when needed).
• Attends 4-H events as assigned by the 4-H Agent, County Coordinator, or District Personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead 4-H Agent and County Coordinator.