Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Columbus Consolidated Government

4-H Muscogee County AmeriCorps Member X00

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Columbus, GA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

Career Insights for Youth Counselor / Worker

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Georgia data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$42,215 / year median in Georgia

+13% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

TO APPLY

You MUST apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/492848 . Candidates are also required to apply in the My AmeriCorps portal. Please go to the My AmeriCorps portal ( 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. This is a National Service position funded through a grant from Georgia Serves (aka Georgia Commission on Service & Volunteerism) and AmeriCorps, the federal agency. Please see the AmeriCorps website at https://www.americorps.gov/ for more information. 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-based 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 may provide transportation to youth. Upon successful completion of 900 service hours by August 31, 2027 , AmeriCorps members are eligible to receive A Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $3,697.50 , which can be used to pay educational expenses at eligible post-secondary institutions or repay qualified student loans. The successful candidate must exhibit qualities of independent judgment and a passion for service, as well as the ability to perform the tasks necessary in planning, developing, and directing educational programs directed at youth. Experience working with youth is a plus. High school diploma or equivalent required. A valid driver's license is required. Must be a U.S. citizen with proof of citizenship. Driving, light lifting, occasional work outdoors in adverse climate.