Tift County -H Educator

Posting Number:

S15344P

Tift County 4-H Educator

CAES-Southwest District CES

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External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday 8AM – 5PM
Lunch 12-1

$40,000, Commensurate with Experience

06/25/2026

Yes

08/03/2026

SW District

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Extension Educator I

Exempt

1.00

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

This 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 used to effectively carry out the essential duties of the job and the incumbent will manage both Extension program administration and 4‑H education delivery by developing techniques and procedures as appropriate.

This person works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the appropriate County Extension Coordinator, 4‑H Agent, and the District Extension Director. This position will help carry out the county 4‑H Educational Program under the direction of the Appointed Lead 4‑H Agent.

• Proficient in typing, filing, and computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office and Quick Books.
• Work in this occupation is by nature a combination of office and field work.
• Work and travel with the 4‑H Youth program.
• Be a communicator.

• Some degree of physical activity to conduct programs (e.g., handling animals, demonstration materials, and audio-video equipment).
• Some standing and/or sitting for various lengths of time. Withstand various seasonal weather conditions for outside activities.
• Travel to various 4‑H events and competitions within the state and possibly nationally. Driving.
• Occasionally work extended hours (past eight hour work day and forty hour work week), including some nights…