Auburn University · 4 hours ago
4-H Extension Agent - Marshall County
Alabama, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$46K/yr - $93K/yr
0+ years expAuburn University is seeking a 4-H Extension Agent based out of Marshall County, AL. The role involves providing programmatic leadership and delivery to build life skills in Alabama youth through various educational programs and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Develops leadership and engagement skills to grow and sustain the county 4-H program in five areas of excellence: forming a unified county 4-H team and program, utilizing consistent research-based curriculum resources, diversifying delivery modes tailored to today’s youth, promoting plan-of-work development and teamwork at all levels, and aligning staff and position assignments to support program resources and delivery modes
Diversifies program delivery by learning new programs, resources, and skills offered by Program Priority Team (PPT), professional organizations, and networks in the key 4-H program subject areas: animals and agriculture, creative arts, environmental education, healthy living, leadership and citizenship, outdoor education, and science and technology
Stays current on demographic and socioeconomic change to include diverse voices in program prioritization and planning, and a commitment to developing and delivering inclusive and targeted programming
Outdoor work will be required at times. May be asked to work with or in proximity to animals, water, sporting equipment, plants, and wildlife
Provides leadership, direction, organization, and implementation of a broad-based county 4-H program
Provides experiential learning opportunities for youth through teaching and mentoring to improve knowledge, develop leadership skills and abilities, gain independence, and engage in personal growth and development in preparing for a positive role in society
Provides leadership to development of an annual county 4-H strategic plan that includes a youth demographic report, determines delivery mode application, and sets goals
Provides leadership to develop and implement a county 4-H annual program plan-of-work that ensures youth ages 9 to 18 have access to 4-H programming through a balance of delivery modes and curricula supported by State 4-H Office
Provides leadership for county 4-H Youth Council and works cohesively with County Extension Director to provide leadership for the 4-H Adult Advisory Committee
Meets regularly with colleagues in SET to share needs assessment results, coordinate programs, and establish priorities and new initiatives
Provides leadership and/or assists with county, regional, state, and national events as necessary, including required annual assignments to 4-H statewide events and 4-H summer camp
Cooperates with and informs County Extension Directors, State Extension Specialists, and appropriate Assistant Director for Programs and Assistant Director for Field Operations on 4-H programs, resources, protocols, and policies and has a positive working relationship with colleagues and clients in SET and PPT
Serves as the leading program resource member of the County 4-H Team in the assigned county(s) (along with the County Extension Director, Agent Assistant, and Administrative Support staff) with each team member carrying out specific roles and responsibilities
Responsible to County 4-H Team for providing expertise and leadership regarding policies, decisions, and directions of county 4-H program in alignment with ACES and Auburn University guidelines and policies
Promote and market Alabama 4-H and local, regional, and state programs in accordance with Auburn University and ACES communications and branding guidelines and requirements through all media sources
Maintains effective communication and develops networks and partnerships with volunteers, schools, agencies, and organizations to enhance program delivery and evaluation
Assures compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies related to serving underserved and underrepresented audiences
Implements and enforces all Auburn University Risk Management requirements and policies designed to help keep our youth safe
Responsible for data collection and input, including 4-H Online, in conjunction with program area requirements. Prepares evaluation summaries and success stories of delivered educational programs focused on short, intermediate, and long-term outcomes and impacts
Develops a communication plan to reach 4-H members and their families using all forms of traditional and social media to disseminate information and market programs and has a professional presence in major forms of media
Provides leadership and coordination for 4-H volunteer development, including recruitment, orientation, and specialized training in conjunction with Auburn University Risk Management for Youth
Appropriately identifies, secures, and manages fiscal resources (contracts, grants, fees, donations, sponsorships) to support local and priority programs and initiatives within county, and may also assist with securing resources for multi-county, state, and national level events
Participate in grant funded projects led by State Extension Specialists or State Program Lead as necessary
Builds capacity of volunteers and partners in technical areas to strengthen programming through training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 0 years of experience for Level 1
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience OR Master's degree and 2 years of experience for Level 2
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience OR Master's degree and 6 years of experience for Level 3
Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience OR Master's degree and 10 years of experience for Level 4
Discipline related to extension programming
Experience implementing, managing, or delivering educational programs in a relevant discipline, including formal and/or informal teaching methods
Knowledge and skills related to effective adult and youth programming
Ability to communicate and deliver educational programs
Written communication skills to prepare print and visual presentations
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and the mass media
Benefits
Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options!
Work/life balance!
4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
96 hours of sick leave accrued annually.
7 paid holidays in addition to 2 weeks of paid leave during Christmas/New Years when the University closes.
6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (available for BOTH moms & dads).
AU tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
Generous state retirement plan along with other voluntary retirement plan options and benefits.
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
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2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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