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 guidance 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.
• 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.
• To 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.
• Willingness 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.
• Completion of PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and FBI Criminal Background Check.

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Application Instructions

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Position Specifics

• County listings: Adams, Berks, Bradford, Centre, Clarion, Columbia, Fayette, Indiana, Lancaster, Lehigh, Lycoming, Mercer, Montgomery, Potter, Snyder, Susquehanna, Tioga, York.

Contact Information

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EEO Statement

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