Extension Agent 4-H (Bladen County)

Position Overview Primary Purpose: The Extension Agent for 4-H in Bladen County is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H 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 missionand vision of the Cooperative Extension Program at NC A&T. The Extension Agent collaborates with county and community based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; determines program needs and priorities by conducting needs assessments; evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members, county residents and program participants, to determine program impacts. Programs focus on developing leadership and workforce skills in youth, including an extensive STEM element, through organized 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, 4-H projects, after-school programs, summer day camp programs, school enrichment programs and other established delivery modes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 overall or 3.0 in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale), or completion of a Master’s degree. Personal automobile and valid driver’s license. Computer literacy. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to plan, implement, market and evaluate educational programs. Willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program. Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities. Preferred: Master’s degree. Preferred Experience, Skills, Training, Education For all Agent positions, a Master’s degree is preferred. Remote/Hybrid Work Arrangement 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. Benefits 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 Required Documents for Application Resume Optional Documents for Application Cover Letter Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Copy of Education Transcripts Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) Other Document Other Degree - Copy of transcripts Where You Learned of This Position NCA&T Website UNC System Job Board Indeed.com NC Employment Security Commission NCA&T Employee Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Education Recruitment Consortium LinkedIn NCAT Interest Cards Other Equal Opportunity Statement North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at N.C. A&T on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina A&T State University