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 youth audiences.
Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate age-appropriate 4-H events, activities, programs, and camps at the local and area levels.
- Maintain 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.
- Absorb 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.
Requirements
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to work independently.
- 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 be willing to work flexible hours.
Qualifications
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle as part of job duties.
- Valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
- Preference for candidates with the following clearances:
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- FBI Criminal Background Check
Skills
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Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
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Position Specifics
Positions are currently available in the counties listed below, with additional locations possibly added later.
- Adams
- Berks
- Bradford
- Centre
- Columbia
- Fayette
- Indiana
- Lancaster
- Lehigh
- Lycoming
- Mercer
- Montgomery
- Potter
- Snyder
- Susquehanna
- Tioga
- York
Application Instructions
Please include a resume and cover letter indicating your preferred location(s). 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. External applicants should click “Apply” and complete the application process. 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.