Extension Agent

To empower youth and families in becoming productive citizens. Participants will be engaged in hands-on programs while being exposed to realistic opportunity i.e.workshops, seminars, educational field trips, presentations with the ultimate desire that he/she will graduate from high school, continue their secondary career by working, graduating from secondary college/university, or joining the military. 4-H Youth Development will give hope for the future. The individual will provide leadership for a comprehensive 4-H Youth program and will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs for youth ages 5-19. Duties include developing and maintaining 4-H traditional clubs, special interest youth programs, and school enrichment programs. Develop and maintain organized 4-H programs in accordance with the mission of 4-H and NCCE Market 4-H programs to the residents of the county using various forms of media Conduct a needs assessment to determine program priorities and conduct program evaluations to ensure the needs so the youth population is being met Organize and assist with 4-H clubs, summer day camps, school enrichment activities and other special youth programs Recruit, train and supervise adult volunteer leaders to assist with its implementation and maintenance of the 4-H program Work collaboratively with other Extension staff, programs, and local community based agencies to meet the needs of the 4-H audience and programs Promote and encourage participation in county, district, state and national level 4-H programs Prepare reports and impact statements, as needed to document success of program efforts Develop a county advisory committee as a method of gathering information about local needs.