Towns County 4-H Program Assistant

Posting Number : S14239P

Working Title :

Towns County 4-H Program Assistant

Department :

CAES-Northeast District CES

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Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm with some occasional weekend work.

Advertised Salary :

$36,000, Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date : 10 / 10 / 2025

Open until filled : Yes

Proposed Starting Date :

11 / 01 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applications received by October 20, 2025, will receive full consideration.

Location of Vacancy :

NE District

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Classification Title :

Program Assistant I

FLSA : Non-Exempt

FTE : 1.00

Minimum Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent

Position Summary :

This County Extension Program Assistant position will perform duties necessary to assist the County Extension Agent in the day to day conducting of the 4-H and Youth Development program in Towns County.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

• Strong organizational and other soft-skills, working knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• Works with limited supervision.

Physical Demands :

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? :

Yes

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

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities :

Assist in facilitating the county 4-H Program in planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting a variety of program activities and events.

Percentage of time : 60

Duties / Responsibilities :

Assist the County Agent by researching and providing information requested by clients.

Percentage of time : 60

Duties / Responsibilities :

Assist with other duties as needed.

Percentage of time : 60

Contact Details :

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name :

Jacob Williams

Recruitment Contact Email :

Jacob.Williams@uga.edu