Extension Agent, -H Youth Development; Assistant, Associate or Agent

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development (Assistant, Associate or Full Agent) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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NC Cooperative Extension

Shelby, NC

NC Cooperative Extension
- Cleveland County

Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development (Assistant, Associate or Full Agent)

12 Month Recurring

Full-Time
- Permanent

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NC State Extension is seeking an Extension 4-H Assistant Agent to lead the planning, implementation, evaluation, and growth of a comprehensive 4-H Youth Development program serving Cleveland County.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work directly with youth, families, volunteers, schools, community organizations, and other partners to create high-quality educational experiences that help young people develop life skills, build leadership abilities, and explore pathways to future education and careers. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships throughout the community while helping young people discover their potential and prepare for their futures.

The successful candidate will develop a highly visible and relevant county 4-H program that responds to local needs while supporting the mission and priorities of NC Cooperative Extension and the North Carolina 4-H Youth Development program.

The position may be hired at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Agent level if the selected candidate meets the required qualifications.

Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are a model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians.

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• Provide overall leadership for the Cleveland County 4-H Youth Development program
• Assess local youth needs and use research-based information to develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs.
• Develop an annual program plan with measurable goals, outcomes, and impacts.
• Maintain a balanced 4-H program that includes community clubs, school enrichment, special-interest programs, camps, workshops, competitions, and other youth development opportunities.
• Increase participation in 4-H and expand programming to reach youth throughout Cleveland County.
• Provide opportunities for youth to participate in district, state, and national 4-H programs and events.

• Collaborates with other Extension staff and agency partners to develop and deliver programs that build knowledge and life skills in areas such as:
  • Leadership, citizenship, and community service.
  • Agriculture, animal science, horticulture, and natural resources.
  • Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics ( STEM ).
  • Healthy living,…