Part-Time Athens-Clarke County Extension -H Program Assistant

Position Title

Part‑Time Athens‑Clarke County Extension 4‑H Program Assistant

• Posting Number: S15172P
• Department: CAES‑Northeast District CES
• Location:
  
  Athens Area, Athens, Georgia
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee, Part‑Time
• Salary: $16.587 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  19 hours per week, variable days and times
• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  06/21/2026

The County Extension Program Assistant will assist county extension agents with day‑to‑day program conduct, answering phone calls and helping 4‑H and agricultural assignments.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Strong organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Work with limited supervision.

• Conduct programs (pack and move boxes, handle equipment, load and unload vehicles).
• Travel to events.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

• Assist in facilitating the county 4‑H Program.
• Assist 4‑H’ers in preparation for 4‑H competitive events including project achievement and judging teams.
• Transport or arrange for transportation of 4‑H’ers to various district and state level 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.
• Help implement educational Ag programs.
• Maintain office hours to assist clientele and conduct day‑to‑day operations.
• Assist clientele with access to Extension resources and services including: printed publications, online content, other educational materials and sample submission for all diagnostic services (e.g. soil and water tests, feed and animal waste analysis, radon testing).
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Non‑Benefits Eligible

Recruitment Contact:
Elizabeth Conway, ebarber

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