Extension Agent 4-H (Bladen County)

Primary Purpose of Position

The Extension Agent for 4-H in Bladen
County is responsible for planning, executing and evaluating effective and comprehensive 4-H programs that meet the needs of the county’s
limited resource youth from ages 5-19, in accordance with the mission and priorities established by the National 4-H Council and in
alignment with the missionand vision of the Cooperative Extension Program at NC A&T. The Extension Agent (1) collaborates with county and
community based organizations to deliver programs and recruit program participants; (2) determines program needs and priorities by
conducting needs assessments; and (3) evaluates data collected from multiple sources including advisory committee members, county residents
and program participants, to determine program impacts. Programs focus on developing leadership and workforce skills in youth, including an
extensive STEM element, through organized 4-H clubs, special interest youth programs, 4-H projects, after-school programs, summer day camp
programs, school enrichment programs and other established delivery modes.

Primary Function of Organizational
Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university
in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree
programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural
Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and
Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related
Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for
its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie
Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community
Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual
economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region
and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The Cooperative Extension Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an educational outreach
organization within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Cooperative Extension at A&T provides researched-based
educational information, programming and technical assistance to limited-resource audiences that address a diverse range of issues in four
programmatic areas – Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Rural Development, and 4-H Youth
Development. Together with its partners – North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
state and county governments, a dynamic and resourceful system is formed. In addition to campus operations, The Cooperative Extension
Program has professionally staffed offices in almost half of the 100 counties in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee
Indians.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 overall or a 3.0
in the major field of study (based on a 4.0 scale), or completion of a Master’s degree; a personal automobile and valid driver’s license;
computer literacy; strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to plan, implement, market, and evaluate educational programs;
willingness to work as a team member and support a total Extension program; and the ability to handle multiple demands and set
priorities.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

For all Agent positions, a Master’s
degree is preferred.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state
policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office
space on-site)

Position Number: 009582

Recruitment Salary Range
$40,000 –
$48,400

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Time Limited – Full-time

Tenure
Track: No

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division: Cooperative
Extension

Organizational Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit:
Cooperative Extension

Posting Number: EPA2960

Open Date: 01/23/2026

Open
Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available: 02/01/2026

Special Instructions to
Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject
to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all
employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State
University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or
employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition,
veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits
available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible
  Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible
  Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System
  (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation
  Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or
hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North
Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/39486