Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development)

Louisiana State University
Any Location, LA
Category Education
Job Description
The LSU AgCenter is seeking an Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development) to lead the parish-wide 4-H youth development program in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, teaching, evaluating, and reporting on youth educational programs, as well as building and leading a strong volunteer base, recruiting and training volunteers, and assessing and identifying opportunities for volunteers to serve in management and leadership roles.

Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree in education, vocational education, agricultural sciences, family and consumer sciences/human ecology, biological or social sciences, recreation and leisure studies or closely related areas.
  • Experience in recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers, as well as teaching and applying principles of leadership development to both youth and adults.
  • Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change.
  • Ability to work with and through others and function with minimum supervision.

Benefits

  • Retirement
  • Multiple medical insurance options
  • Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
  • Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan
  • University holidays
  • Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System
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