This position is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 37.5-hour per week position. This position is 100% funded by county funding and contingent upon available funding.

The Extension 4-H Program Assistant will be located in Yancey County and will assist in growing a comprehensive 4-H professional youth development program, meeting the needs of all of the county’s youth, ages 5 through 18. These programs will engage youth in positive, life-skill development activities to address issues of everyday life, enhance the community and environment where they live, and give them access to high-quality, experiential programming.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
NC State Extension is the educational outreach arm of the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. NC State Extension provides research-based information, programming and technical assistance to all North Carolina citizens, addressing a diverse range of issues in four programmatic areas – Agriculture & Natural Resources; Family & Consumer Sciences; Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth Development. Together, with its partners – North Carolina A&T State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture, state and county governments, NC State Extension is able to bring a wide variety of resources to all 100 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians.

The Yancey County Program Assistant’s responsibilities:

1. Promote and provide support for 4-H Clubs.

2. Assist the Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development in efforts to recruit, train and manage volunteer leaders who will guide 4-H clubs, assist with the planning and coordinating events and activities, and generally support and promote the 4-H agent and program.

3. Assist the Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development with developing, planning, and implementing youth development workshops, camps, in-school enrichment programs, or other 4-H and Youth Development activities and events

4. Assist with developing a marketing program that attracts youth and volunteers from all county sectors to assure inclusivity and efficient impact of programs.

5. Provide program support, teach, and keep good records for 4-H and Youth Development programs in Yancey County.

6. Program Administration: Maintaining accurate records for youth and volunteer leaders and assuring that the program complies with local, state, and national regulations – to include but not be limited to the NC State University Programming with Minors regulations and financial management – to include but not be limited to monitoring county 4-H club accounts, charters, and IRS compliance.

The minimum requirement for employment with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension (NCCE) is a high-school diploma or equivalent. Advanced training in related fields is preferred.

The minimum requirement for employment with NC Cooperative Extension is a high school diploma or equivalent.

- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

- Ability to work with, interact with, and respect diverse populations.

- Ability to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer leaders to extend youth programming to the broadest audience possible.

- Computer literacy (proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Office).

- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.

- Ability to travel within county, district, and state using a personal vehicle.

- Ability to occasionally work after-hours and weekends (maybe seasonally extensive).

- Ability to network with community partners and agencies and maintain working relationships.

- Must be able to lift and carry training supplies, publications, and equipment needed for training and youth programs.

- Other duties as assigned.

- Experience working effectively as a team member.

- Ability to manage time, as well as program and financial resources.

- Experience and knowledge in mass media, marketing, and presentations.

- Skills in leadership, citizenship, budget management, and public relations.

A valid NC driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire. Personal transportation is required and must be maintained.

To operate a state vehicle, a valid Driver’s License is required and must be maintained.

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 workatncstate@ncsu.edu. 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. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.



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