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4-H Extension Assistant

Platte County Government
Columbus, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026

Hiring 4-H Extension Assistant in Platte County, Nebraska.

Applications will be taken until a suitable and qualified candidate is hired.

Seeking highly motivated individual to work as a full time 4-H Extension Assistant to work with the 4-H program and help teach 4-H school enrichment in Platte County. This position will assist with everything from camps and workshops to the county fair and classroom programming.

Planning, developing, and delivering effective educational youth programming is the focus. A bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, agriculture, or closely related field, and experiences in 4-H, teamwork and program planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience needed. Office is located in Columbus, NE.

Platte County Extension Office actively works to create and sustain a welcoming environment for all members to fulfill their potential, belong, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions to the organization. Platte County Extension Office is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our society.

For more information and to find the application, visit the Platte County Extension website: https://platte.unl.edu or it can be picked up at the Extension Office at 2715 13th Street, Columbus NE. For more information contact Blake Wert, Extension Instructor, at bwert3@unl.edu. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please submit the application, a cover letter, and resume by:

  • Mailing or dropping off required documents to: Attn. Blake Wert, Platte County Extension Office, 2715 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
  • Emailing required documents to Blake Wert, Extension Instructor, at bwert3@unl.edu.

Qualifications:

  • Proven ability and experience in successfully teaching and interacting with diverse youth audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, youth development, family consumer sciences, animal science, agricultural leadership or closely related field, preferred.
  • Experiences in 4-H, teamwork and program planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience needed.
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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