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Fulton County Extension 4H Agent bei Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of County Extension 4-H Agent- Fulton County.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology Cooperative Extension Program. Department: College of Agriculture, Family Sciences, and Technology, Cooperative Extension Program. This is a professional full-time Cooperative Extension 4-H Program position under the leadership and supervision of the Assistant Extension Administrator 4-H Program Leader.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Increase the number of new K-12th grades youth stakeholders in the Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program in Fulton County. Responsible for providing positive 4-H Youth Development programming in the areas of: STEM, Civic Engagement, Leadership, Novice Agriculture education, Mentoring, and Healthy Living to Youth in: Fulton County.
  • Responsible for working with the entire Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program staff to facilitate annual 4-H Summer Programming Activities, National 4-H Congress, National 4-H Conference, and National 4-H Ignite Summit.
  • Must complete Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program weekly reports, monthly 4-H reports, and Georgia Counts reports weekly.
  • Implements 4-H Positive Youth Development educational program in-school and out of school 4-H club meetings.
  • Ability to be creative and innovative in the design and implementation of effective 4-H Community Service-Learning Projects and support local fundraising activities that may assist with community 4-H programming activities.
  • Establish local Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension 4-H Program advisory councils to assess needs, provide input and direction for program area planning.
  • Participate in Annual Cooperative Extension Program activities.
  • Attend Cooperative Extension Program trainings and attend a minimum of one professional development training annually.
  • Respond positively to university policies, administration, supervision, and other program guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
  • Three to five years of experience with non-formal or formal teaching youths is required
  • Valid driver's license 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree preferred in Social Sciences, Education, Human Sciences, Sociology, Public Health, Agriculture, Family Sciences, Positive Youth Development, or related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight trips.
  • Occasional evening work (after 5:00 p.m.) and weekend hours are required.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

 

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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