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Are you looking for a rewarding career that will let you give back to your community? NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state. We are the model of excellence in non-formal, research-based education that advances agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, youth and communities, while creating prosperity for all North Carolinians. Check out this
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No two days in Extension are ever the same, there is always something new! Extension Agents are active in their communities and often need to meet the clients when and where they are available. This is not your typical desk job!
While our employees are located in NC County offices, they reap the benefits of employment at NC State University. Some of our benefits include:
* Paid time off
* Paid tuition
* Health Insurance
* Flexible Scheduling
* Retirement Savings
* Supplemental Benefits Programs
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina Cooperative Extension gives our residents easy access to the resources and expertise of NC State University and NC A&T State University. Through educational programs, publications, and events, Cooperative Extension field faculty deliver unbiased, research-based information to North Carolina citizens.
New Hanover County is located in southeastern North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second smallest county in the state but is home to over 238,000 people. Projections predict its population to increase to almost 300,000 by 2040.
The City of Wilmington is the county seat and is rich in historical significance and home to many recreational and cultural sites and events. Important contributors to the local economy include the state port, tourism, filmmaking, manufacturing, and financial technology.
More information about New Hanover County Extension Center, visit their website:
https://newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu
Position Overview
The 4-H Extension Agent is an employee of North Carolina State University and a professional educator. The 4-H Extension Agent has primary responsibility for planning, executing, and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4*H programs that wilI meet the needs of the county population and supports the mission of the 4-Horganization, which is to develop youth and adults working with those youth to realize their full potential, becoming effective contributing citizens through participation in research-based, nan-formal, hands-on educational experiences.
The 4-H Extension Agent cooperates with colleagues in the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and county leaders in performing assigned responsibilities. The performance of assigned responsibilities is governed by the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.
The individual in the position will provide leadership for the total 4*H program and will be responsible for determining programming needs, planning, marketing, implementing and evaluating programs. This position will also be involved in training 4*H volunteers, supporting 4-H clubs, and providing opportunities for school-based 4-H programs. The individual will be responsible for providing guidance to the program staff and managing programs funded through grants and fees.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as manager of the County 4-H Youth Development program.
- Maintaining 4-H clubs, 4-H projects, summer day camp programs, school enrichment and youth agricultural programs, and annual county-wide 4-H youth development events.
- Develop community relationships, while working closely with Family and Consumer Science, Agriculture Agents, and Administration.
- Volunteer development and utilization of an advisory system is essential to success.
- Candidate must have the ability to recruit, train and utilize adult, youth, and community volunteers and volunteer leaders.
- Promote and encourage participation in county, district, state and national level 4-H programs.
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North Carolina State University
Minimum Bachelor's $40,000; Minimum Master's $45,000; Minimum Doctorate $50,000 Commensurate with experience.
paid time off
Oct 17, 2025