A 4-H Summer Assistant/Intern, Part-time

Penn State University Talent Acquisition • University Park, PA • 2h ago

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Purpose

Support the County 4-H team in providing high-quality, positive youth development program experiences for existing as well as new youth audiences. The 4-H Summer Assistant will be responsible to the 4-H Educator.

Job Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and evaluate age-appropriate 4-H events, activities, programs, and camps at the local and area levels.

Monitor and ensure the safety and supervision of all youth participants.

Participate in regional or state events as needed.

Serve as a member of the 4-H staff team to support summer 4-H educational programs, camps, contests, and fundraisers. This includes organizing registration, chaperoning, conducting workshops and assisting with the management of shows and contests.

Create news releases and social media content and assist with marketing to increase public awareness and participation.

Assist with survey data entry as needed.

Collaborate with local staff to plan and run programs, activities, and special events.

Assist the Educator to reach new audiences and provide opportunities for all youth within the county.

Submit work time and travel reports for reimbursement by required deadlines.

Establish and maintain summer program files.

Complete end of summer reports of time, contacts, and impact reports.

Observe the operations of a Penn State Extension Office to gain insight into youth development careers

When applying, please include a resume and cover letter indicating your preferred location(s). Positions are currently available in the counties listed below, with additional locations possibly added later.

Adams

Berks

Bradford

Centre

Clarion

Columbia

Fayette

Indiana

Lancaster

Lehigh

Lycoming

Mercer

Montgomery

Potter

Snyder

Susquehanna

Tioga

York

Qualifications

Position requires excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to plan and teach activities and educational programs. Must be a team player who can work with diverse youth and adults. The candidate must be able to carry equipment and educational materials and supplies, with or without accommodation.

Preference will be given to applicants with undergraduate coursework in education, agriculture, the sciences or other related fields. Previous experience with the 4-H program is preferred.

Applicants must also be willing to work flexible hours.

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background Check

PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

FBI Criminal Background Check

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