Camden County 4-H Educator
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Athens, GA, United States
Overview
Posting Number S14616P. Working Title: Camden County 4-H Educator. Department: CAES-Southeast District CES. About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, UGA is the birthplace of public higher education in America and a flagship university. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, with enrollment exceeding 41,000 students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department website: [link not reproduced here].
Employment Type: Employee; Benefits: Eligible; Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, occasional evenings and weekends. Open until filled; Starting date: 03/01/2026. EEO: Equal Opportunity employer; accommodation support available via Central HR.
Position Information
Classification: Extension Educator I (FLSA Exempt); FTE: 1.00. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
Summary
The 4-H County Extension Educator is an exempt professional staff role within UGA Cooperative Extension responsible for the delivery of the 4-H program within the assigned county. A high level of independent judgment is required to carry out essential duties and the incumbent will manage both 4-H education delivery and Extension program administration by developing techniques and procedures as appropriate. This role works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the County Extension Coordinator and the District Extension Director.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Good communication skills — oral and written.
Knowledge of Cooperative Extension 4-H program activities.
Physical Demands
Some degree of physical activity, including lifting, to conduct programs (e.g., handling animals, supplies and demonstration materials, audio/visual equipment).
Some standing and/or sitting for various lengths of time.
Exposure to various seasonal weather conditions for outside activities.
Driving to perform job-related duties.
Additional Information
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes
Security Access: No
Background Checks and Policies
Credit and P-Card policy: a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. Visit the UGA Credit Background Check website for criteria.
Background Investigation Policy: Offers contingent on background investigation, including criminal background check, credential verification, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Visit the UGA Background Check website for details.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties grouped by time allocation:
55% — Delivers in-school 4-H programming to enrolled 4-H members; conducts in-school club meetings; promotes 4-H events; delivers Georgia Professional Standards-based curriculum; reviews program evaluations to improve future delivery.
20% — Develops procedures for managing youth activities; handles sign-up, paperwork, parent relations, on-site supervision, and counseling for county youth at camp; coordinates with home-school 4-H club members to ensure equal opportunities.
15% — Identifies, recruits, and helps train 4-H volunteers; supports 4-H chaperone training across divisions (Archery, Shotgun, Horse Club, Show Teams).
10% — Produces reports to clientele, staff, boards, and the public; ensures timely submissions to Georgia Counts, 4-H enrollment, and District office; manages 4-H inventory and supplies including fundraising and demonstration materials.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact: Shawnie Sahadeo. Email: SSahadeo@uga.edu.
Application Details
Posting Date: 01/21/2026. Open until filled. Special Instructions to Applicants: Location of Vacancy: SE District. Required fields for posting questions are indicated. Required documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, List of References with Contact Information. Optional documents: none specified.
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Posting Number S14616P. Working Title: Camden County 4-H Educator. Department: CAES-Southeast District CES. About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, UGA is the birthplace of public higher education in America and a flagship university. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, with enrollment exceeding 41,000 students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the School of Medicine.
College/Unit/Department website: [link not reproduced here].
Employment Type: Employee; Benefits: Eligible; Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, occasional evenings and weekends. Open until filled; Starting date: 03/01/2026. EEO: Equal Opportunity employer; accommodation support available via Central HR.
Position Information
Classification: Extension Educator I (FLSA Exempt); FTE: 1.00. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
Summary
The 4-H County Extension Educator is an exempt professional staff role within UGA Cooperative Extension responsible for the delivery of the 4-H program within the assigned county. A high level of independent judgment is required to carry out essential duties and the incumbent will manage both 4-H education delivery and Extension program administration by developing techniques and procedures as appropriate. This role works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the County Extension Coordinator and the District Extension Director.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Good communication skills — oral and written.
Knowledge of Cooperative Extension 4-H program activities.
Physical Demands
Some degree of physical activity, including lifting, to conduct programs (e.g., handling animals, supplies and demonstration materials, audio/visual equipment).
Some standing and/or sitting for various lengths of time.
Exposure to various seasonal weather conditions for outside activities.
Driving to perform job-related duties.
Additional Information
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes
Security Access: No
Background Checks and Policies
Credit and P-Card policy: a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. Visit the UGA Credit Background Check website for criteria.
Background Investigation Policy: Offers contingent on background investigation, including criminal background check, credential verification, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. Visit the UGA Background Check website for details.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties grouped by time allocation:
55% — Delivers in-school 4-H programming to enrolled 4-H members; conducts in-school club meetings; promotes 4-H events; delivers Georgia Professional Standards-based curriculum; reviews program evaluations to improve future delivery.
20% — Develops procedures for managing youth activities; handles sign-up, paperwork, parent relations, on-site supervision, and counseling for county youth at camp; coordinates with home-school 4-H club members to ensure equal opportunities.
15% — Identifies, recruits, and helps train 4-H volunteers; supports 4-H chaperone training across divisions (Archery, Shotgun, Horse Club, Show Teams).
10% — Produces reports to clientele, staff, boards, and the public; ensures timely submissions to Georgia Counts, 4-H enrollment, and District office; manages 4-H inventory and supplies including fundraising and demonstration materials.
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact: Shawnie Sahadeo. Email: SSahadeo@uga.edu.
Application Details
Posting Date: 01/21/2026. Open until filled. Special Instructions to Applicants: Location of Vacancy: SE District. Required fields for posting questions are indicated. Required documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, List of References with Contact Information. Optional documents: none specified.
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