4H Intern
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4H Intern
Salary
$19.67 Hourly
Location
Brighton, CO
Job Type
Seasonal 3
Job Number
07448
Department
Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts
Opening Date
04/10/2026
Closing Date
5/8/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Our Mission
To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.
EEO
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification
Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
Description
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What Success Looks Like In This Job
The Adams County 4-H intern is responsible for working with the 4-H Extension Staff and assist in the organization and delivery of the Adams County 4-H Program. Primary job duties include assisting with the 4-H program in Adams County and working with adult and youth volunteers in the design and implementation of educational programs. Qualified applicants must be 18 years old and possess organizational, leadership, and communication skills, computer skills with Microsoft Office, access to transportation adequate for the job responsibilities and the flexibility to work some weekends and evenings.
Hours/week:
40 hours per week. There will be night and weekend responsibilities as well. During the Adams County Fair, between July 27 and August 7, the number of hours will exceed 40, with overtime being paid
Examples of Duties for Success
Work under the supervision of the Adams County 4-H Extension Agents
Assist with 4-H School Programs and Summer Programs
Develop promotional materials and assist with a marketing plan for Adams County 4-H
Promote 4-H/Extension and recruit 4-H members through activities and programs
Assist with the Adams County 4-H Camps
Develop and present educational workshops for Adams County 4-H Members and leaders
Assist with 4-H Record Books, presenting workshops, assisting with interviews and assisting with the organization and grading of the record books
Assist in the planning and execution of 4-H events for livestock, horse, small animal and tabletop
Work appropriately with all 4-H parents and youth and serve as a positive role model to 4-H youth
Assist with awards planning for Adams County Fair
Attend 4-H shows and serve as the clerk for those shows
Promote, organize and oversee the 4-H Celebrity Livestock Show during the Adams County Fair
Attend/help throughout 4-H Pre-Fair and Fair week with shows, special events and in the Extension Office
Attend and assist with Fair judging, Fair Set up and Fair tear down
Assist with the inventory and distribution of ribbons and supplies for all 4-H areas during the Adams County Fair
Assist the 4-H staff with Livestock Shows and Events during fair
Any other duties as determined by the 4-H Staff as they arise.
Qualifications for Success
Knowledge of and experience working with large and small livestock
Knowledge of the ages and stages of youth development
Experience working with you between the ages of 5 and 18
Ability to work in potentially hot or cold conditions
Be able to provide your own transportation to and from the office, with the ability to have transportation for various tasks during the day.
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Employees in this benefit class are eligible based on the number of hours worked and the duration of employment.
Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the 457b deferred compensation plan:
Duration - 3 months or less
Weekly Hours - Any
Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
Lactation friendly certified workplace
OR
Duration - Up to 12 months
Weekly Hours - 29 or less hours
Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
Employees who work within the parameters below are eligible to participate in the the medical plan for the employee and child(ren) only as well as the 457b deferred compensation plan:
Duration - At least 3 months and up to 12 months
Weekly Hours - 30 or more
Break in Service Requirement - 13 weeks
Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
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Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213
Website
http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities
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