Extension Agent, 4-H

Posting Details

Posting Number	PG190231CE
Position Number	NE-00061532-0921
Position Type	NC Cooperative Extension

Job City & State	Camden, NC
Department	Camden County

Working Title	Extension Agent, 4-H
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Job Type	Full-Time - Permanent
FTE	1.0

Position Information

Essential Job Duties	The individual in the position will provide leadership for the total 4-H program and will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs. Primary Function of Organizational Unit North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens. Camden County, located in northeast North Carolina, has a population of 9,980. It is a relatively small, rural county with agriculture continuing to be a strong industry. The majority of employment within the county comes from agriculture, public jobs, and small businesses. Many citizens are employed in neighboring counties and southeastern Virginia. There are five public schools in Camden County which include a primary school, intermediate school, middle school, high school, and early college high school. Camden County is also home to the Treasure Point 4-H Camp – a primitive site for 4-H and other environmental education activities located on Arneuse Creek.
Other Work/Responsibilities	Duties include developing and maintaining 4-H clubs, special interest programs, and school enrichment programs. Responsibilities will include supervision and recruitment of program staff, training and management of volunteer staff, evaluating and reporting impacts of program efforts.

Essential Job Duties

The individual in the position will provide leadership for the total 4-H program and will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University.
Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension agents deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

Camden County, located in northeast North Carolina, has a population of 9,980. It is a relatively small, rural county with agriculture continuing to be a strong industry. The majority of employment within the county comes from agriculture, public jobs, and small businesses. Many citizens are employed in neighboring counties and southeastern Virginia.

There are five public schools in Camden County which include a primary school, intermediate school, middle school, high school, and early college high school. Camden County is also home to the Treasure Point 4-H Camp – a primitive site for 4-H and other environmental education activities located on Arneuse Creek.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Duties include developing and maintaining 4-H clubs, special interest programs, and school enrichment programs.

Responsibilities will include supervision and recruitment of program staff, training and management of volunteer staff, evaluating and reporting impacts of program efforts.

Number of Permanent Employees this Position Supervises	0
Percent of Time Spent

Identify if the Position is Mandatory / Essential / Key	Not Applicable
Work Schedule	8 am-5 pm, Monday - Friday and some evening and weekend work on occasion
Minimum Experience/Education	One of the following educational requirements: – A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale) in child or youth development or related field. The minimum GPA requirement will be waived for NCCE Program Associates with a Bachelor’s degree. – A Bachelor’s degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master’s degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average 3.0 or higher with at least one of the degrees in child or youth development or related field, or – completion of a Master’s degree with at least one of the degrees in child or youth development or related field. Also required: a personal automobile; computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs; willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. Personal Attributes: Successful performance of the duties encompassed in the County Extension Agent’s job requires that the individual possess habits of industry, a sense of responsibility, and a genuine appreciation for the worth of the individual. The employee must be adept in both oral and written communication. The County Extension Agent is eligible to become a member of the non-tenure track/special faculty at North Carolina State University. The County Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating that phase of county Extension programs within assigned areas of program responsibility. The County Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.
Department Required Skills	The applicant must be self-directed and possess a strong work ethic with skills in leadership, communication, grant writing, public relations, planning, implementation, and evaluation. A Bachelor’s degree in child or youth development, family and consumer sciences, or a related discipline is required.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	A related Master’s degree is preferred.
Required License or Certification	Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation are required and must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required?	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No
Physical Required?	No
List any other medical/drug tests required

Recruitment

Anticipated Hiring Range	Minimum - Bachelor's Degree $40,000; Minimum - Master's Degree $45,000
Internal Transfer Only	No

Job Open Date	09/23/2021

Quick Link	https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/150151
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/150151

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you learn of this opportunity?
- NCSU Website
- Job Alert (automated email from our system)
- NCSU Executive Search Services
- Monster.com
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- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Other Online Job Board
- Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
- Job / Career Fair
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Professional Journal
- Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
- Radio / Television Advertisement
- Professional Organization
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
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* If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
(Open Ended Question)
* All agent positions require a minimum education requirement of: A. A Bachelor's degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale); B. A Bachelor's degree and the completion of at least one-half of coursework in a Master's degree curriculum with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher; C. A completed Master's degree. Do you meet this minimum education requirement?
- Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section A above.
- Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section B above.
- Yes, I meet the requirement listed in section C above.
- No, however I am in my last semester of study.
- No, I do not meet this requirement.
* Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Youth and Adult Development--The knowledge of the growth and development process over the life span and its application in the creation of environments which optimize human potential.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Volunteerism for Youth Development--The integration of knowledge related to adult and youth development, organizational systems, volunteer research, and management practices to build and maintain volunteer management systems for the delivery of youth development programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Organizational Systems for Youth Development--The knowledge of organizational systems and resource management practices that lead organizations to the fulfillment of their missions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Partnerships for Youth Development--The knowledge of the process and contextual factors which enhance the ability of community members to work together to improve the quality of life for youth and their families.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please give detailed examples of your qualifications and work, school, and other experiences in the following competency. Learning strategies for Youth Development--The knowledge of theory and its application in the design and evaluation of learning experience for positive youth development.
(Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3

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