Extension Assistant (Education Director)

🇺🇸 Reidsville, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $40K - $45K

💻 Other

🗓️ November 11th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring an Extension Assistant (Education Director) to provide leadership, management, and coordination of educational programs at the Betsy Jeff Penn 4-H Center throughout the year. The role involves staff development, program design and management, marketing, user support, and collaboration with other departments to maintain educational standards and ensure successful program delivery.

Highlights

Lead recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of program staff.
Design and manage age-appropriate educational programs aligned with NC teaching standards using Cooperative Extension and American Camp Association guidelines.
Manage program budgets, risk management plans, and maintain accreditation standards.
Provide training on high and low ropes course events and oversee their maintenance and certification.
Develop and implement marketing plans, brochures, and visual displays for school and camp programs; serve as primary contact for users.
Support fundraising efforts and provide resources to the Center Advisory Board and committees.
Proficiency in computerization of information processes and data management.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Education, Biology, Botany, Recreation, Counseling, or related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Required certifications: Valid NC driver's license, Basic Low and High Challenge Course instructor, and Red Cross-certified Lifeguard.
Compensation commensurate with experience between $40,000 and $45,000 annually.