Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

Available immediately.

Alamo, GA

MS

Master’s degree in Human/Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, or Education related area strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in applicable areas will be considered. Successful experience in program development and management, demonstrated communications, leadership and management skills. Ability to design, teach and conduct educational programs to meet community needs. Ability to work as a team member and with groups and committees. This position requires frequent night meetings, some weekend work, attendance at out-of-county meetings, driver’s license and a personal vehicle for official duty travel. A travel allowance will be provided.

Administrative Relationships: Is a UGA Public Service Faculty Member and a member of the Wheeler Extension Staff. Is under the direction and leadership of the Wheeler County Extension Coordinator and the Southeast District Extension Director.

Permanent

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1. Plans and conducts informal educational programs in youth development and education.
2. Provides leadership for volunteers, para-professionals, and teen leaders in delivering a 4-H and Youth program.
3. Utilizes the expertise of advisory groups, community leaders, public officials and representatives of intended audiences to analyze data, identify needs and assist in developing educational programs.
4. Develops plan of work that is equitable in meeting the needs of the varied county socio-economic situations. Targets specific audiences such as low income and youth at risk for educational programs addressing critical issues identified in plan of work. Implements Cooperative Extension Service CR/AA/EEO plan.
5. Develops and conducts relevant interdisciplinary programs with other staff members based on critical issues.
6. Collaborates with other agencies and community groups to plan and implement programs.
7. Conducts promotional efforts to expand the public’s view of extension programming.
8. Utilizes current research data and information on emerging issues in program development and teaching.
9. Demonstrates personal interest and involvement in community by participating in and supporting civic/community activities/organizations and networking with community leaders.

$36,000

$36,000 minimum for Master’s degree in appropriate subject area. An excellent benefits package is available as a faculty member of the University of Georgia.

February 20, 2006