Extension Agent I or Ii

**Why work for Flagler County?**:
**You Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way**

The University of Florida (UF) is a Land Grant Institution with core values of unique purpose, excellence, integrity, collaboration and partnership, lifelong learning, responsiveness, innovation, communication, and global reach.

Flagler County is dedicated to enriching the lives of those we serve and strives to deliver a vibrant and prosperous community with a focus on providing exceptional quality of life. As we work together to put the needs of our community first, we are also dedicated to our employees. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities, you can build a long, successful career with us. You’ll thrive in an environment where we build a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and empowering staff to facilitate positive outcomes. At Flagler County we aspire to be the catalyst that makes us an employer of choice.
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**The Opportunity**

As an Extension Agent, you will work jointly for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension and Flagler County, a growing area in east central Florida. We are looking for a positive youth development professional who is a self-starter, energetic, and team-oriented. The 4-H Youth Development Agent focuses on 1) volunteer development and 2) positive youth development through collaboration with 4-H volunteers, 4-H Extension colleagues, and Extension colleagues in the other Extension program areas.

**What you will do**:

- Work with UF/IFAS and Flagler County teams to identify needs, issues, and opportunities.
- Use traditional and innovative educational methods to teach target audiences new practices, procedures, techniques, and skills which will result in behavioral and or practice change.
- Design, implement, evaluate, and report on community-based educational programs focusing on volunteer and youth development.
- Deliver positive youth development programs through a variety of delivery modes including clubs, school enrichment, camps, and competitive events.
- Collaborate with all Extension program areas (Horticulture, Sea Grant, Family and Consumer Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources) and volunteers on educational efforts that will facilitate positive management practices with significant and locally relevant impact.
- Manage program components including program policies, enrollments, records, risk management, communication, and educational materials.
- Develop an advisory committee to assist with program design, identification of client needs and priority issues, analysis of county situations, and development of program budgets.
- Oversee and provide leadership for the Flagler County 4-H Association.
- Provide excellent customer service for the community through various modes of communication
- Develop and sustain partnerships with community agencies and leaders, businesses, county government, media, and the public.
- Seek, secure, and manage grants, contracts, and other funding and partnership opportunities to support the 4-H program.
- Attend and contribute to professional meetings, in-service trainings, and actively seek out and attend professional development opportunities.
- Follow all Flagler County, UF, and IFAS Extension policies regarding Civil Rights, program development, and parity.
- Carry out other duties as outlined by the County Extension Director and the District Extension Director.

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**Minimum Qualifications**
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in youth development, agriculture education, education, community development/sociology, non-profit leadership, agriculture, or a closely related field. We will accept applicants without a bachelor’s degree if the degree will be earned by May 2024.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to possess (or be able to obtain) a Florida driver’s license.
- Flexibility with working hours; willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- A master’s degree.
- Expertise in getting groups to work together to achieve a goal, managing competing priorities, and adaptability to handle unexpected situations.
- Experience working in multi-cultural settings.
- Experience in marketing, teaching, and evaluating educational programs.
- Experience working with and managing volunteers.
- Experience using a variety of educational methods including technology-enhanced and technology-based instruction to reach a variety of audiences.
- Experience obtaining extramural funding.
- Excellent organizational skills and good record-keeping techniques.
- A strong commitment to customer service.

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