4-H Program Assistant

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Job description

Salary: $15.96 Hourly

Location : Macon, GA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Cooperative Extension Office

Opening Date: 09/19/2024

Closing Date: 10/18/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Summary

The 4-H Program Assistant is responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of 4-H programs, meetings, and activities for Macon-Bibb County youth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as curriculum coordinator to select existing lessons, edit existing lessons, or develop new lessons.
• Coordinates and leads monthly virtual in-school 4-H meetings using selected 4-H curriculum lessons related to agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, financial literacy, etc.
• Assists with evening meetings several times a month.
• Works with 4-H Agent to plan and implement summer 4-H activities.
• Attends weekend and overnight activities with 4-H'ers throughout the year as permitted.
• Evaluates effectiveness of programs and adjusts upcoming lessons as needed.
• Provides regular written and/or verbal reports to the 4-H Agent and County Coordinator.
• Assists with 4-H fundraisers and community service activities throughout the year; may include some night and weekend work.
• Drives and chaperones 4-H'ers at both in-town and out-of-town events, as needed.
• Provides coaching for project work competitions, such as District Project Achievement and judging competitions
• Recruit students to become involved in 4-H educational programs.
• Recruit and assist interested volunteers in the successful completion of the volunteer screening procedure.
• Assist 4-h'ers in preparation for 4-H competitive events including project achievement, judging teams etc.
• Completes Georgia counts online reports accurately and on time.
• Use local mass media to publicize 4-H events and accomplishments.
• Use county website and internet media to increase 4-H program outreach.
• Performs general office support as needed.

Education, Training and Experience

The 4-H Program Assistant must possess at a minimum HS diploma or GED, graduation from a two-year college or vocational/technical school with course emphasis in human relations and/or youth development or other relevant subject matters and experience in program planning is desired. Any equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
Necessary Special requirements:
Must pass basic skills level test administered by Macon Bibb County Human Resources Department.
Must possess valid Georgia Vehicle Operator's License.

SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise youth and adult volunteers, as needed.

TRAVEL:
The 4-H Program Assistant is required to travel frequently within Bibb County.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to relate effectively to both youth people and adults from a diverse cross-section of our population.
• Knowledge of interests and behavior of program participants.
• Knowledge of Cooperative Extension, and particularly 4-Hjprograms and policy initiatives.
• Skill in developing and implementing programs to youth.
• Skill in supervision youth.
• Skill in recordkeeping and reporting.
• Skill in virtual learning, social media, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in clear, effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to safely transport youth and adults in large SUV or van.
• Professional demeanor and ability to function both independently and within staff team.

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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Medical / Dental / Vision plans
Prescription coverage
Discounted Fitness centers
Deferred Compensation Plan
Flexible Spending Account(s)
Employee Assistance Program
Annual/Sick Leave
Group Life Insurance
401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - Matches up to 5%

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