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 programs 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 local and area levels.
• Maintain 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 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.
• Aid the Educator in reaching new audiences and providing 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.
• 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 and plan and teach activities and educational programs.
• To be a team player who can work with diverse youth and adults.
• The ability 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

Not specified.

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

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate coursework in education, agriculture, the sciences, or other related fields.
• Previous experience with the 4-H program.
• Flexible working hours.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Application Instructions

To apply, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Include a resume and cover letter indicating your preferred location(s).

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.