Louisiana State University-Eunice

Louisiana State University-Eunice

Assistant/Associate Extension Agent (4-H Youth Development)

0101 Caddo Parish Extension Office, USA · Contract

Work authorization required$324k-$578kDetected 26 days ago
HRISRoboticsResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

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Responsibilities

  • Deliver youth development programming through 4-H community clubs, special interest clubs/groups, school enrichment, day camps, after school programs, and other events and activities, emphasizing leadership, community service, and workforce development to name a few.
  • Build and lead a strong volunteer base through recruitment, screening, training, and managing adult volunteers, including competency building using state and national 4-H research-based methods.
  • Develop program delivery strategies that include the use of deliberately focused virtual platforms. Employ up to 25% virtual programming as appropriate within parish technology resources and stakeholder needs.
  • Seek and manage financial resources to support 4-H programming and ensure all financial policies are followed as instructed by LSU AgCenter and 4-H Foundation guidelines.
  • Develop and implement a communication plan for 4-H program participants, families, volunteers, and stakeholders using effective and contemporary approaches, including current social media.
  • Experience creating lesson plans, developing instructional materials, and applying teaching methods appropriate for the audience. Experience managing volunteers.
  • 262 Research Station Drive

Requirements

  • A Master's degree in a field listed above is desired.
  • Experience in recruiting, training and supervising volunteers and experience in teaching and applying principles of leadership development to both youth and adults is also desired.
  • Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are highly desirable characteristics.
  • Ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision.
  • You must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with culturally, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse audiences.
  • Satisfactory completion of one specific graduate level extension courses (3 credit hours) is required in year two or three of employment, prior to promotion eligibility to associate agent.
  • An exception is that additional agent experience may be substituted for 12 hours of coursework, but not for the required course.

Skills

  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Highly self-motivated.
  • Innovative audience engagement and development.
  • Demonstrated skills in partnership development and project management.
  • Experience working in multicultural settings and coursework/training on multicultural topics.
  • Posting Date:
  • June 23, 2026
  • Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
  • Additional Position Information:
  • Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
  • Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.

Compensation

  • Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

  • The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
  • Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
  • Conditions of Employment: A personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required (travel allowance provided).

Equal opportunity

  • Follow all LSU AgCenter policies and best practices regarding affirmative action, program development, program evaluation, and reporting.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, and applications will be accepted without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
  • Information on Equal Employment can be obtained from the EEO and Civil Rights Coordinator, 103 J.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • It is the policy of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service to employ only United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
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