4-H Program Assistant

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

CEA * Staff Chair * Arkansas County

Department's Website:

https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/arkansas/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Cooperative Extension Service Program Assistant works for an assigned county Extension program under the supervision of a county agent in 4-H & youth development area.

Self-Management
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks effectively.
• Deals appropriately with interruptions.
• Uses good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Follows attendance and leave policies.
• Practices emotional control.
• Exhibits professional behavior and appearance.
• Ability to work without close supervision.

Quality and Quantity of Work
• Maintains 4-H Clubs. Periodically attends 4-H Club meetings.
• Maintains working relationship with all 4-H leaders, members, and parents.
• Recruits adult volunteer leaders youth, and volunteers to form 4-H clubs and grow the community 4-H enrollment/program.
• Follows up promptly with questions and requests for information.
• Maintains accurate 4-H records and submits reports by deadlines.
• Displays acknowledge of 4-H policies and procedures.
• Stays informed of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Informs 4-H leaders, members and parents of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Assists 4-Her in preparation for events and competitions.
• Plans, organizes, sets-up, conducts, and cleans-up after all 4-H events, competitions, and activities in the county.
• Conducts regular 4-H leader training meetings.

Program Delivery
• Shows sensitivity to individual needs based on culture, race, gender and age.
• Coordinated with agents to conducting educational programs in schools and the community.
• Evaluates the county 4-H program for impact.

Communication
• Communicates the benefits and goals of the 4-H program to clientele.
• Makes sure yo