H Summer Assistant​/Intern, Part-time

Application Instructions

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• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

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.

Support the County 4‑H team in providing high‑quality, positive youth development program experiences for existing as well as new youth audiences. The 4‑H Summer Assistant will report to the 4‑H Educator.

• 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. This includes organizing registration, chaperoning, conducting workshops and assisting with the management of shows and contests.
• Create news releases and social media content and assist with marketing to increase public awareness and participation.
• Assist with survey data entry as needed.
• Collaborate with local staff to plan and run programs, activities, and special events.
• Assist the Educator to reach new audiences and provide 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 reports.
• Observe the operations of a Penn State Extension Office to gain insight into youth development careers.

When applying, please include a resume and cover letter indicating your preferred location(s). Positions are currently available in the counties listed below, with additional locations possibly added later.

• Adams
• Berks
• Bradford
• Centre
• Clarion
• Columbia
• Indiana
• Lancaster
• Lehigh
• Lycoming
• Mercer
• Potter
• Snyder
• Susquehanna
• Tioga
• York

Position requires excellent organizational and time management skills, the ability to work independently, and 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 also be willing to work flexible hours.

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race,…