Part-Time Agent Assistant Soil Initiative - Sumter County AL
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Normal, AL 35762, USA
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Full time
Salary: $30.00 Hourly
Location : Normal
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202300831
Department: Cooperative Extension
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Description
Summary:
Provide quality, educational, and positive opportunities for youth development by supporting the implementation of the SOIL Initiative program as outlined by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Alabama 4-H at Alabama A&M University. This initiative focuses on youth development, academic enrichment, STEM engagement, and workforce readiness. The Agent Assistant is expected to dedicate no more than 20 hours weekly to fulfill outlined position requirements.
This position will be based in Sumter County, Alabama (Sumter Central High School).
Sufficient time is allotted to completing the following:
• Implementation of the SOIL Initiative (minimum instructional hours as required
by the grant).
• Participation in special project activities.
• Attendance at required trainings and conference.
• Organizing and planning with the 4-H team.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements:
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience?
02
Do you have three (3) years of experience working with youth?
03
Do you have previous experience with planning trainings and events?
04
Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license?
Required Question
Location : Normal
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202300831
Department: Cooperative Extension
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Description
Summary:
Provide quality, educational, and positive opportunities for youth development by supporting the implementation of the SOIL Initiative program as outlined by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Alabama 4-H at Alabama A&M University. This initiative focuses on youth development, academic enrichment, STEM engagement, and workforce readiness. The Agent Assistant is expected to dedicate no more than 20 hours weekly to fulfill outlined position requirements.
This position will be based in Sumter County, Alabama (Sumter Central High School).
Sufficient time is allotted to completing the following:
• Implementation of the SOIL Initiative (minimum instructional hours as required
by the grant).
• Participation in special project activities.
• Attendance at required trainings and conference.
• Organizing and planning with the 4-H team.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implements and facilitates SOIL Initiative programming
- Organizes educator professional development, including identifying facilitators
- Collaborates with State Specialists and Co-PIs
- Develops partnerships with community stakeholders
- Serves as chaperone for youth travel, including overnight events
- Travels with youth as chaperone (camps, college tours, exhibits, etc.)
- Records and assists with evaluation and reporting
- Documents program highlights including photographs, success stories, and media content.
- Uses logos and branding appropriately in all program correspondence and materials.
- Collects participant demographics and maintains accurate program records.
- Assists with planning and hosting culminating or recognition events.
- Provides support to the Extension Specialist and Urban Regional Extension Agent.
- Supports ACES policies, mission, and core values.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
- 3 years of experience working with youth
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering youth and teen leadership development.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
- Previous experience with planning trainings and events
- Successful completion of a background clearance and fingerprinting required
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills when working with youth, community stakeholders, school staff, volunteers, and staff.
- Ability to supervise and mentor teen leaders effectively.
- Organizational skills including record keeping and program documentation.
- Willingness to complete assigned duties as outlined by the Extension Specialist and 4-H team
This position is not eligible for benefits.
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have three (3) years of experience working with youth?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have previous experience with planning trainings and events?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Required Question