4-H Program Assistant

Salary : $37,931.70 Annually

Location : ARC Newton, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 02037

Department: Cooperative Extension

Opening Date: 10/18/2024

Closing Date: 11/1/:59 PM Eastern

Position Description

Catawba County Cooperative Extension is recruiting for a full-time 4-H Program Assistant to plan and lead a variety of educational programs for school-age youth and work with volunteers who are involved in offering programs. Major program areas include STEM, Healthy Living, and Leadership. Employee works in cooperation with the 4-H Youth Development agent and other staff at the Cooperative Extension office. Must be responsible, dependable, professional, flexible and be a good team player. Must exercise initiative and independent judgement and courtesy in daily contact with staff, adult volunteers and school-age youth. Position requires a strong personal commitment to positive youth development and be a positive role model for youth/families in the community. Schedule includes day and evening work as well as some weekend work. Some overnight travel will be needed.

Likely hiring range $37,931.70 - $40,000.00 (Negotiable Dependent Upon Qualifications)

Responsibilities
•  Plans and implements educational workshops for youth including 4-H Summer Enrichment program and other special-interest series, including elementary robotics. Tasks include marketing programs, managing teen and adult volunteers, managing registration, and transitioning participants in long-term 4-H involvement.
•  Expand and support 4-H School Enrichment programs, by teaching classroom lessons using 4-H STEM and Healthy Living curriculums, working with classroom teachers, purchasing and organizing supplies.
•  Provide support to Juntos program by assisting coordinator with club meetings and coordinating meals and children's activities for Family Nights, and entering member data in 4-H online.
•  Assist with development and management of new 4-H clubs, with a special focus on underserved populations. Promotion of 4-H programs at various community events. Assist with county-wide club-related programs, including 4-H Leadership Council, Achievement Night, and fundraisers.
•  Assist in the marketing and promotion and registration of youth in 4-H programs including creating marketing materials and utilization of 4-H Online, the state electronic enrollment system.
•  Participate in Cooperative Extension in-service training on topics appropriate for position; some training will be multiple days and require overnight travel.
•  Responsive to changing goals, priorities, and work duties and program changes based on changing needs in the community and within Cooperative Extension.
•  Provide front office coverage when administrative assistant is away, includes greeting visitors, answering phones, and assisting guests using meeting rooms. Qualifications
•  Associates degree in a related field (i.e.: communication, education, child development, human services, etc.) and 1 year of experience in youth development
•  Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e.: communication, education, child development, human services, etc.) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
•  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
•  Valid Driver's license with clean driving record; willingness and ability to drive a 15-passanger vehicle to transport youth for programs and educational trips.
•  Ability to work and manage a flexible schedule which may include evening, weekends, and occasional overnight travel with youth.
•  Ability to work with a variety of clients, program volunteers and youth of all varying ages and backgrounds. Flexibility and adaptability to be able to deliver programs in different settings and with different audiences.
•  High level of organizational skills and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and work with community partners.
•  Ability to plan and lead educational programs for youth and adults. Additional Information

PREFERENCES
•  Experience in working with school-age youth, planning and teaching classes, and working with volunteers. Catawba County Benefits
As of 7/1/ 2024:
You will find that Catawba County has one of the best benefits packages around. Our Human Resources staff are dedicated to keeping in touch with trends in benefits on both a local and national level, listening to employees' suggestions regarding benefits, and continually reviewing to ensure our benefits package is of good quality and meets the needs of both our employees and our organization. Available benefits include:

Health Care
•   Health: For a small bi-weekly premium, employees may choose between a traditional (co-pay) health plan and a high deductible health plan coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Coverage may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), or family.
•   Dental Insurance: At no cost to full-time employees, the County covers preventive, routine, and non-routine care. Coverage for the same benefits may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren) and family. In addition, a $2,000 benefit toward orthodontia coverage is provided for children up to age 19.
•   Vision Care: Coverage is available, at group rates, for employee and dependents, with 2 plan options to choose from.
•   Supplemental critical care and accident insurance plans: These optional coverage plans are available at a nominal cost.
•   Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts which can be used to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision expenses. Employee Wellness
•   Employee Health Clinic (EHC): An employee medical clinic, available to all County employees, which operates 40 hours a week. Services provided include acute care, first aid, evaluation and care for workers' compensation injuries, pre-employment screenings, health education, and behavioral health referrals. Services offered both in person and through telehealth. Acute care available to employee's children ages 5-17 regardless of health insurance coverage and for employee's adult children (ages 18-26) or employee's spouse if covered on the county's health insurance.
•   Wellness: The County recognizes the importance of our health and well-being. We maintain a very proactive and effective Wellness Program, including reimbursement and discounts for gym membership, incentives for physical activity, on-site nutrition counseling, free exercise opportunities, wellness education and more.
•   Employee Assistance Program: Counseling services are available to all County employees and immediate family members in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting (in-person or virtually). The County provides coverage for the first six visits. Work Life Balance
•   Annual Leave: Full-time employees earn from 10-21 days annually based on years of service. Service credit from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.
•   Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month. Sick leave from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.
•   Holiday Leave: Throughout the year, 11 days of paid leave are provided in recognition of holidays.
•   Flexible work schedules.
•   Time off for activities that support our local schools.
•  Continuing educational assistance.
•   Discount tickets to recreational venues.
•   Employee appreciation days/activities.
•  Tax-free flexible spending account to pay for dependent care. Financial Security
•   Local Governmental Employees Retirement System: For employees assigned to work 20 hours per week or more in a benefitted position, participation in this program is automatic. Employees contribute 6% of their salary, which is tax deferred. After (5) years of creditable service, you become fully vested in the retirement system. Employees may also take advantage of individual and group retirement counseling through the Human Resources department.
•   401K: The County provides a 2% contribution plus an additional 1% match (up to 3% total contribution by the County). Our sworn law enforcement officers receive a flat 5% contribution to their 401k.
•   Other Tax Deferred Programs: Other tax-sheltering programs are available through IRS Code 125 (Cafeteria Plan), and a 457 supplemental retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).
•   Longevity Pay: After 5 years of creditable service, employees receive an annual longevity payment that is paid every year thereafter. This lump sum payment rewards employees for their length of service to Catawba County. The amount is based on years of service.
•   Life Insurance: Death benefit equal to one times employee's annual salary with a minimum coverage amount of $25,000. Optional supplemental life insurance coverage is also available for both employee and dependents through payroll deduction at group rates.
•   Short Term Disability: Available at no cost to employees, benefits are available after a 55-day waiting period.
•   Long Term Disability: Available through payroll deduction at group rates.
•   Eligibility for membership and financial services at State Employees Credit Union (SECU)/Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) click apply for full job details