Extension Assistant (Education Director)

🇺🇸 Reidsville, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $40K - $45K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ November 19th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring an Extension Assistant (Education Director) to lead, manage, and coordinate educational programs year-round at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center. The role involves program development, staff leadership and training, risk management, marketing, and resource support to serve over 5,000 youth annually through experiential education and camps.

Highlights

Lead educational programs and staff development at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center.
Develop age-appropriate curriculum aligned with North Carolina teaching standards and maintain ACA accreditation.
Manage program budgets, scheduling, risk management plans, and facilities, including high and low ropes courses.
Conduct training for staff and volunteers in outdoor, environmental, and experiential education.
Develop marketing strategies, brochures, and serve as primary contact for program users and school coordinators.
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Biology, Botany, Recreation, Counseling, or related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Must have organization, data management, personnel management, communication, program assessment, marketing, and budget management skills.
Required certifications: Basic Low and High Challenge Course instructor and Red Cross-certified Lifeguard.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Anticipated salary range: $40,000 - $45,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance.