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No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!

While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid time off

• Paid tuition

• Health Insurance

• Flexible Scheduling

• Retirement Savings

• Supplemental Benefits Programs

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The 4-H Extension Agent is an employee of North Carolina State University and a professional educator. The 4-H Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4·H programs that wilI meet the needs of the county population and supports the mission of the 4-H organization, which is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential, becoming effective contributing citizens through participation in research-based, nan-formal, hands-on educational experiences.

The 4-H 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 Service.

The individual in the position will provide leadership for the total 4·H program and will be responsible for determining programming needs, planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating programs. This position will also be involved in training 4·H volunteers, supporting 4-H clubs, and providing opportunities for school based 4-H programs. The individual will be responsible for providing guidance to the program staff and managing programs funded through grants and fees.

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 field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.

New Hanover County is located in southeastern North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second smallest county in the state but is home to over 238,000 persons. Projections predict its population to increase to almost 300,000 by 2040. Youth (those 18 and under) comprise about 20% of the population with is slightly below the state average of 24%. Almost 20% of the population is 65 or older – higher than the state average of 12.7%. Blacks comprise about 15% of the population while those of Latino origin make up 8%. Almost 18% (17.5%) of the county’s population was living below the poverty level in 2015. Median household income in 2015 was almost $54,000 besting the state average. Because of its proximity to the coast and vacation/resort status, the cost of living is also higher than surrounding rural areas.

The City of Wilmington is the county seat and is rich in historical significance and home to many recreational and cultural sites and events. Important contributors to the local economy include the state port, tourism, filmmaking, manufacturing, and financial technology.

More information about New Hanover County Extension Center, visit their website:
https://newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu


Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as manager of the County 4-H Youth Development program.

This position will serve as the manager of the County 4-H Youth Development program.

The duties include developing and maintaining 4-H clubs, 4-H projects, summer day camp programs, school enrichment and youth agricultural programs, annual county-wide 4-H youth development events. The Agent will develop community relationships, while working closely with Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture Agents, and Administration.

Volunteer development and utilization of an advisory system is essential to success. Candidate must have the ability to recruit, train and utilize adult, youth, and community volunteers and volunteer leaders. Promote and encourage participation in county, district, state and national level 4-H programs.

Timely response to client requests far specific and technical information regarding youth education and related topics ls an expected role. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and increase personal professional competencies. The candidate must be flexible to allow for changing responsibilities as needed.

In addition, this position will be responsible for supervising the overall 4-H program which includes establishing and maintaining 4-H Grant Funded Programs, recruiting and training present and potential volunteers and staff, manage clubs and special programs, and identifying resources to assist in conducting the 4-H program.

District and State level youth and professional development events that require overnight travel. 
4-H Agents can expect to work nights and weekends to meet the needs of their communities. There is also extensive work in the summer months for programming. We offer a way for you to manage your schedule to help avoid burnout. 

Possible fundraising responsibilities as well.

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.

A Bachelor’s degree in child or youth development or related field.

Experience working with broad audiences.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and establish priorities.

Ability to be self-directed and work independently.

Leadership skills.

Social skills to communicate effectively.

A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Some 4-H knowledge or experience is preferred.

Some 4-H knowledge or experience is preferred.

It is expected that a Master’s degree will be pursued from an accredited institution if not already acquired.

Grant writing or proposal experience is helpful.

Volunteer recruitment, training and management are also desirable.

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