Location: This position is located off-campus at the Worcester County Extension Office in Snow Hill, MD on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: Under the supervision of the County Extension Director (CED) and with support of the 4-H educator, this position performs a variety of technical duties to carry out the teaching, demonstration, and other educational and outreach activities in 4-H, and assists with other programs such as educational programs, youth camp, the County Fair, 4-H achievement events, promotional events, and assisting with clubs in close partnership with the 4-H educator. The individual is self-motivated and should meet and communicate with the Worcester County 4-H educator on a weekly basis.
To learn more about the 4-H Youth Development Program, visit https://extension.umd.edu/programs/4-h-youth-development.
Responsibilities:
Preferences:
Physical Demands of the Position:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Additional Information: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Required Application Materials: N/A
Optional Application Materials:
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: 10/09/2026
Open Until Filled: No
EDUCATION: Graduation from High School (or GED)
EXPERIENCE: Five years' experience performing a variety of duties in support of the teaching, demonstration, and advising work of Extension agents or in community outreach, health care, research, or social services programs.
OTHER: A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Working knowledge in the assigned area of specialization such as food and nutrition, housing, horticulture, soil nutrient management or youth programs. Skill to plan and carry out details of projects with general instruction. Skill to make arithmetic calculations, analyze data and draw conclusions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill to establish and maintain successful working relationships. Ability to lift and transport supplies and equipment. Ability to operate manual and automated office equipment and personal computers.
OTHER:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees in this job class are required to use their personal automobile while conducting official business.
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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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