4-H Dougherty County AmeriCorps State Member, Part Time

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

M-F 8am to 5pm; some nights and weekends required.

This is a National Service position funded through a grant from Georgia Serves (aka Georgia Commission on Service & Volunteerism) and the Corporation for National & Community Service. Please see http://www.nationalservice.gov/ for more information. Position availability is contingent upon continued availability of federal funds. This position is available September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025. If additional funding becomes available, members may have the option to re-enroll for additional years of service if they meet the service hour requirement (900 hours) and perform satisfactorily.

Federal regulations require a High School diploma or equivalent to apply. Additional education and experience are preferred but not required. The position requires a one-year commitment. This is a temporary, service position, not a traditional employment position.

Candidates are also required to apply in the My AmeriCorps portal. Please go to https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do, click on Apply to Serve, and complete the four steps to Create Profile. After creating a profile, create an application and apply for the specific county position. For assistance, call the National Service Help Desk at 1-800-942-2677.

Benefits provided to half-time members include: modest monthly living allowance ($962.25/month), loan forbearance, and a Segal Education Award equivalent to half of the Pell Grant that may be used to pay educational costs at eligible post-secondary educational institutions as well as to repay qualified student loans. In order to qualify for the Segal Education Award of $3,697.50 the member must successfully log 900 service hours by August 31, 2025. For more information on the education award: http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/segal-americorps-education-award

In order to serve in this position, applicants must be prepared to provide copies of the following documents: Proof of Citizenship (birth certificate or valid Passport), Social Security Card, Government Issued ID, Federal and State Tax Forms, High School Diploma or equivalent. Members must submit to a complete criminal history background check, including a finger-print based FBI check. Individuals convicted of murder or those on the sex offender registry or required to be on the sex offender registry are not eligible. The member must comply with the AmeriCorps Member Agreement (provided prior to service). You must possess a valid driver's license to be considered for this position.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Under the direction of the 4-H County Extension Agent, deliver 4-H positive youth
development programming directly to youth. This includes:
* facilitating/teaching 4-H in-school club meetings;
* preparing students for 4-H Project Achievement;
* attending 4-H Summer Camp;
* designing and implementing community service projects; and
* assisting with other 4-H base programming.
Members will assist the 4-H Agent with day-to-day activities involved with providing
direct services to youth, such as planning and development of 4-H programming.
Some programming may be delivered in a virtual format. Members will provide
transportation to youth.

Support and provide leadership to the county 4-H Volunteer program: recruit, screen,
train, and engage volunteers. The member may assist with coordinating the county
volunteer registration database. Halt-time (part-time) members should recruit at least
5 new volunteers during their service

Track and document data related to the AmeriCorps performance measures and
complete monthly reports, supported by the AmeriCorps State Program Coordinator.
This includes administering surveys to youth as well as data entry.

Attend local, district, and state program activities and events alongside 4-H County Extension Coordinator. Attend district and state-wide trainings, including the AmeriCorps New Service Year Orientation (October 8-9, 2024 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center) as well as additional face-to-face trainings and at least monthly webinars.