4-H Afterschool Instructor

About the role

The Garfield County Office of Utah State University Extension seeks a qualified individual to provide enriching afterschool clubs for students. Instructor positions are available at Bryce Valley, Escalante, and Panguitch sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging afterschool programming
• Keep an attendance record of those students who attend your club
• Attend required training
• Attend 4-H Afterschool events such as service projects, club showcases, and Family Night Out events

Qualifications

• Work effectively with youth, families, and schools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, good follow-through
• Ability to work with little supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth
• Past experience in the 4-H Program as a youth or volunteer
• Skills related to STEM and other afterschool subject matter

Benefits

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Required Documents

• Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Screnning Question: Are you able to work on location in Garfield County, UT?

ADA Information

This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds, walking and standing. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment. The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each incumbent performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

Dual Career Assistance Program

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

Contact Information

• Matt Pinner, Executive Director Civil Rights & Title IX Office
  matthew.pinner@usu.edu
  435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D
  1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
• Cody Carmichael, Title IX Coordinator
  cody.carmichael@usu.edu
  435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D
  1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

Additional Resources

• For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:
• U.S. Department of Education Denver Regional Office
  303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov
• U.S. Department of Education Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
  800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov