Express interest -H Extension Agent Campaign

• Positive youth development

Make a Statewide Impact. Lead Youth Development. Shape the Future.

As a permanent-status, 12-month faculty member with UF/IFAS Extension, you will:

• Lead a countywide 4-H Youth Development program aligned with statewide priorities
• Influence positive youth development at scale
• Build leadership, workforce readiness, and life skills in the next generation
• Collaborate across counties and with statewide program teams
• Operate with autonomy while supported by a strong institutional network

This position offers the stability of a permanent faculty appointment combined with the entrepreneurial opportunity to grow and shape programs that directly impact youth, families, and communities.

The Extension Agent Will Design And Deliver a Dynamic, Research-based, Countywide 4-H Youth Development Program Aligned With Florida 4-H Priorities, Including

• Positive youth development
• Volunteer systems
• Workforce readiness
• Strategic program growth

Programming emphasis will be shaped by both community needs and individual expertise, allowing the agent to leverage personal strengths while meeting local priorities.

• Agriculture
• Healthy Living
• Leadership
• STEM

• Program Leadership & Delivery
  • Lead a comprehensive countywide 4-H program serving various youth audiences
  • Deliver programming through multiple formats:
    • 4-H clubs
    • In-school and after school programs
    • State camps and conferences
    • Limited day camps
    • Special interest programs
  • Ensure programming is research-based, measurable, and aligned with UF/IFAS priorities
• Volunteer & Staff Leadership
  • Recruit, screen, train, and support 4-H volunteers
  • Maintain compliance with youth protection and risk management policies
  • Supervise and support program assistants (when applicable)
• Partnerships & Community Engagement
  • Build and sustain strategic partnerships with:
    • Schools
    • Nonprofit organizations
    • Community groups
    • Local government
    • Youth-serving entities
    • Private sector organizations
  • Engage advisory committees and key stakeholders to guide program planning
  • Expand participation and increase program reach
• Collaboration & Statewide Engagement
  • Work closely with county Extension colleagues
  • Contribute to multi-county and statewide 4-H initiatives
  • Align efforts with state program teams
• Resource Development & Communication
  • Develop outreach and communication strategies to promote 4-H programs
  • Secure external funding through grants and sponsor ships
  • Document program outcomes and impact for county and UF/IFAS leadership

At University of Florida, you will be part of a nationally recognized land-grant institution dedicated to research, teaching, and Extension. Through UF/IFAS, your work will directly translate research into real-world impact — empowering youth to become healthy, productive, and engaged adults. Extension Agent roles with UF/IFAS offers:

• Faculty Status & Career Stability – 12-month, permanent status-accruing appointment
• Program Leadership & Autonomy – Lead and shape a comprehensive countywide program
• Statewide Visibility – Collaborate across counties and contribute to state-level initiatives
• Community Impact – Directly influence youth development outcomes
• Program Design Flexibility – Align programming with your expertise
• Professional Growth – Engage in cross-county initiatives, advisory leadership, and grant development

The University of Florida provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and career development. Faculty members in county Extension roles serve as trusted educators, advisors, and community partners committed to meeting local needs with research-driven programs and high professional standards.

This recruitment will establish a pool of candidates for…