Extension Agent 4-H
The Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development will be located in Mitchell County and is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H educational programs that meet the needs of the county's limited resource youth from ages 5-19, in accordance with the mission and priorities established by the National 4-H Council and in alignment with the mission and vision of the Cooperative Extension at NC A&T. Programs focus on developing leadership and workforce skills in youth, including an extensive STEM element, through a variety of established instructional delivery modes. The position will also include 4-H programming in promoting healthy food choices and increased physical activity utilizing the Try Healthy curriculum. The Extension Agent (1) collaborates with county and community based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; (2) determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments; (3) organizes, communicates, and delivers course materials in formal and informal instructional settings, including organized 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, 4-H projects, after-school programs, summer day camp programs, and school enrichment programs, and (4) evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members, county residents and program participants, to determine program impacts. This position focuses on delivering programs addressing the specific needs of urban limited-resource and socially-disadvantaged youth, based on changing social, economic, and demographic factors.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more; Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees, Community Service Leave, Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina, NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more, 12 Paid Holidays, Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS), Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Campus Recreation Center Discount, University Bookstore Discount and more. This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.