Dooly County -H Educator

Dooly County 4‑H Educator

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Posting Number: S14456P

Working Title: Dooly County 4‑H Educator

Department: CAES‑Southwest District CES

University: University of Georgia

Position Type: Employee

FLSA Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Posting Date: 12/03/2025

Closing Date: 01/01/2026 (Open until filled)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

The County Extension Educator is an exempt professional staff role responsible for managing County Extension resources and delivering 4‑H and Family and Consumer Science programs. The incumbent works under the supervision of the county 4‑H agent and FACS agent, coordinating program administration and education delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Relevant experience in extension or related educational programming.

• 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).
• 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.

70% of time:

• 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 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.

10% of time (Administration):

• Maintain office inventory of supplies and materials as needed to support the 4‑H program.
• Regularly participate in staff conferences 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.

10% of time (Instructional):

• Conduct in‑school club meetings and deliver the prepared curriculum that meets state (Georgia Professional Standards) guidelines.
• Incorporate results of program evaluations and feedback in planning future programs under the direction of the 4‑H Agent and District Program Development Coordinator 4‑H.
• 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.

10% of time (Reporting and Support):

• Make reports to appropriate clientele, staff members, Board of Education, Board of Commissioners, and public officials through electronic mass media, 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…