4-H Summer Assistant/Intern, Part-time

About the role

The 4-H Summer Assistant supports the County 4-H team in delivering high-quality, positive youth development program experiences for existing and new youth audiences. This position works under the direction of the 4-H Educator.

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

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to plan and teach activities and educational programs.
• 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 given to applicants with undergraduate coursework in education, agriculture, the sciences or other related fields.
• Previous experience with the 4-H program is preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Skills

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties.

Benefits

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the posted job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the posted job description.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the posted job description.

Application Instructions

To apply, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Current Penn State employees should log in to Workday to complete the internal application process. Current Penn State students should also log in to Workday to complete the student application process. For additional information, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Position Specifics

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Additional Information

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