Temporary 4-H Service Assistant

About the role

This is a program support position with the University of Idaho Extension staff. The primary function is to provide support in areas such as event planning, assisting in the development of 4-H camp and other programs, assisting the public, marketing, assisting in presentations, and training.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning 4-H activities such as skills camps, County fair, style review, and related assigned activities;
• Assists in marketing 4-H programs to the community using flyers, building displays, brochures, school presentations, and related methods;
• Assembles and processes informational packets, mailings, etc.;
• Assists in coordinating with local business for support of 4-H activities;
• Assists with 4-H camp in Wyoming to include interviewing counselors, registering campers, working with other counties, and related assigned duties;
• Attends 4-H activities, planning and training meetings;
• Assists with placement of youth in 4-H clubs;
• Assists with Operation Military Kids Program;
• Answers incoming phone calls, greets incoming clients, assisting and providing referrals to other departments or staff as needed;
• Fills documents into appropriate folders, reorganizes file folders as needed;
• Operates standard and specialized office equipment such as computer, typewriter, copier, electric stapler, hole-puncher, fax machine, postage meter, and related equipment;
• Creates and types forms/letters, brochures, pamphlets or other documents;
• Maintains files, logs and other records;
• Assists with and participates in special events;
• Answers incoming phone calls, greets incoming clients, assisting and providing referrals to other departments or staff as needed;
• Uses computer to obtain information or enter data;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency;
• Two (2) years 4-H experience;
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.