Beaver County -H Program Assistant

Beaver County 4-H Program Assistant

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Location:

US-UT-Beaver

Category:
Extension

Position Type:
Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Job Classification:
Non-Benefited

College:
Extension

Department:
Extension Youth Programs

Advertised Salary: $19.00/hr

The Beaver County Office of Utah State University Extension is seeking a qualified individual to assist in coordinating countywide youth programs as part of the county 4-H team. Responsibilities include recruiting and supporting volunteers and teen leaders to help lead 4-H clubs and events, providing engaging educational experiences, and promoting the principles of positive youth development through 4-H programming. This position will include direct programming with youth and expanding program opportunities.

Located in Beaver County, this position is 20 hours a week without benefits and will report to the Beaver County Extension Director.

• Advance the 4-H program in the county by recruiting and training volunteers and youth leaders to organize and run 4-H Clubs, provide support and guidance to existing and new volunteers and 4-H clubs.
• Promote Regional and State 4-H programs. This may include marketing, registering, and supporting volunteers in facilitating opportunities
• Support a variety of Extension outreach activities that may include school enrichment activities such as Farm Field Day, Career Days, camps, and teen leadership programs, etc.
• Respond to requests, office visits, telephone calls, emails, and other correspondence promptly and professionally.
• Be an active member of the USU Youth Programs Team, which may include participating in meetings, serving on working groups, and assisting at regional and state events.
• Support the Civil Rights mandate of Utah State University Extension and implement innovative approaches to reach diverse audiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Four years of experience; or an associate/bachelor's degree/technical training is required
• Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills, and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, Zoom, etc.)
• Desire to work with volunteers and youth leaders
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and evenings
• Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials for regional and state events
• Reliable transportation to and from worksite

• Experience with 4-H or other youth serving organizations
• Experience with recruiting, supervising, and working with volunteers
• Knowledge of the Land Grant University system
• Prior experience with community programming

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

** Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$19.00/hr

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

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USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and…