Forsyth County 4-H Program Assistant

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UGA Cooperative Extension was founded in 1914 to bring research-based agricultural information to the people of Georgia. County agents and specialists throughout the state share information on issues like water quality, profitability in agribusiness, family wellness, and life skills. County agents provide soil and water test kits and instruction, advice on safe pesticide use, publications, computer programs, and lessons in consumer skills to improve Georgians' quality of life. They are the local experts in food safety, proper eating habits, child safety, and parenting. UGA Extension coordinates 4-H, Georgia's largest youth program. Each year, almost 200,000 young Georgians participate in community projects, summer camps, and conferences on today's issues while having fun and learning to work together. The leadership skills and values they learn in 4-H last a lifetime. UGA Extension reaches more than 2.6 million Georgians through education programs each year. Millions more rely on UGA Extension's publications, educational news articles, and public television programming for advice and information.

Part-Time (29hrs per week)

M-F, 8am - 5pm with occasional night/weekend events & travel

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The County Extension Program Assistant position is a non-exempt position within UGA Cooperative Extension. This position primarily delivers 4-H programming to local youth. This person works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the County Extension Coordinator and the District Extension Director. Work in this occupation is by nature a combination of office and field work.

http://georgia4h.org/
http://ugaextension.org

This role conducts all duties in accordance with The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Equal Opportunity plan that ensures all educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status.

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county, district, and state staff, local government employees, and clientele.
2. Strong communication skills and experience interacting with diverse groups of people.
3. Ability to lead groups effectively including ability to speak clearly and with sufficient volume to be heard without amplification.
4. Proficient in typing, filing, and computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office.
5. Ability to learn about all of the services and resources available to county Extension clientele and the ability to assist clientele with access to these services and resources.

1. Stand for long periods to effectively present program to attendees.
2. Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
3. Some degree of physical activity to conduct programs (e.g. handling animals, demonstration materials, and audio-video equipment).
4. Speak effectively to audiences without amplification.
5. Driving.

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Assist 4-H Club members preparation for competitive events such as project achievement, judging teams, etc. Transport or arrange transportation of 4-H'ers to various district and state events and if assigned, provide leadership for youth while attending these important events.

Conduct in school club meetings and deliver the prepared curriculum that meets state (Georgia Professional Standards) guidelines. Incorporate the results of program evaluations and feedback in planning future programs and techniques used in implementing programs under the direction of County Extension Coordinator and District Program Development Coordinator 4-H.

Identify, recruit, train, and help supervise 4-H volunteers in planning, teaching, and evaluating Cooperative Extension 4-H programs. Assist interested volunteers in the successful completion of the 4-H Chaperone Training. Multiple programs may receive leadership from volunteers such as the Archery Team, Horse Club, BB Team, and Livestock Show Teams. Extension Program Assistants must manage these programs through the management of the volunteer with assistance from the County 4-H Agent and or County Coordinator

Make reports to appropriate clientele, staff members, Board of Education, Board of Commissioners, and public officials through electronic mass media (county website, internet, etc.) personal contacts and/or group meetings. Submit accurate and complete reports in a timely manner in GA Counts, 4-H enrollment, and the District office.

Regularly participate in staff conferences (using them for planning and evaluation of joint activities) and share ideas among all co-workers, leaders, district staff, and specialists to promote teamwork.

Assist staff with day to day operations of the County Extension Office by answering the phone, processing mail, distributing publications, greeting visitors, filing documents, etc.