Employment Opportunity

Nebraska Extension in Hamilton County seeks a dedicated full-time 4-H Assistant to elevate and expand the 4-H program. This role involves coordinating youth, volunteers, Extension staff, and UNL faculty to provide research-based educational programming, with a primary focus on the 4-H program encompassing traditional clubs, school enrichment, afterschool, fair, and special interest programs. Ideal candidates will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the county, state, and national 4-H programs or a willingness to learn.
Position Description:
A complete position description can be found here or may also be picked up at the Hamilton County Extension Office (1111 13th St., Ste 6, Aurora, NE 68818) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Questions/Application: Contact Emily Soll, Lead Educator, Extension Educator - 4-H, at esoll2@unl.edu or 402- 694-6174.
Applications can be found here or may also be picked up at the Hamilton County Extension Off
ice (1111 13th St., Ste 6, Aurora, NE 68818) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- In addition, please submit three references and a resume. Applications may be turned in at the Hamilton County Extension Office or emailed to esoll2@unl.edu.
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. This position is subject to Veteran’s Preference. Hamilton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Our office provides reliable, research-based information on agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family economics, community and economic development, and 4-H/ youth development. Our goal is simple: to help you put knowledge to work!
Please be sure to check our website regularly for updates. We offer a wide variety of classes, workshops, and training throughout the county throughout the year.
Our Extension team consists of:
- Emily Soll, Lead Educator, Extension Educator- 4-H (esoll2@unl.edu)
- Barb Bonifas, 4-H Assistant (bbonifas4@unl.edu)
- Molly Arnett, Office Manager (marnett4@unl.edu)
A 9-member Extension Board and a 12-member youth and adult 4-H Council, representing all areas of Hamilton County, are also a part of our Extension team. It gives us great pleasure to serve you in your quest for learning or keeping up-to-date in this ever-changing world. Our office is on the ground floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse in the middle of town on 13th and M Streets. Please stop in for a visit and see what the University can do for you. Our 4-H Youth Development Program reaches over 220 youth in Hamilton County alone. Statewide, 4-H touches the lives of more than 90,000 youth each year.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension is built to provide practical education that focuses on issues that influence daily life and helps to keep Nebraska competitive in a global society. Extension Specialists and Extension Educators are committed to a theme of excellence with educational programs customized to meet the needs of Nebraskans.
Hamilton County Extension Office
1111 13th Street, Suite 6
Aurora, NE 68818-0308
Phone: (402) 694-6174
E-mail: hamilton-county@unl.edu
Location
Hamilton County County Courthouse
1111 13th Street
Suite 6
Aurora, NE 68818
402-694-6174
Hamilton-County@unl.edu