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: 11/13/2024

Closing Date: 12/11/:00 AM 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.

(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and understand written materials. Ability to effectively communicate information to supervisors, employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner in order to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and/or provide service. In addition, this position requires extensive contact with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret and understand a variety of forms, reports, manuals, regulations, and other means of instruction and guidance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires light demands with intermittent sitting, standing, walking, computer use, and occasional lifting of lightweight objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is both an outdoor and an indoor office work area.

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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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