4-H Livestock Program Assistant

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County in Texas is seeking a 4-H Livestock Program Assistant to coordinate livestock validations, tagging, shows and judging. You will plan educational experiences, manage deadlines and engage youth and volunteers, building life skills such as leadership and citizenship.

Under general supervision, you will develop partnerships, conduct workshops, and help with marketing and media for 4-H programs while supporting expansion of outreach across Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience with education programs and/or managing volunteers.
• Valid driver's license (Texas by hire date) and a safe driving record.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communications skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Supports 4-H and Youth Development program in Harris County and assists with implementation of 4-H action plan.
• Communicates effectively with members, families, volunteers and other staff.
• Responsible for recruitment and support of new and existing members and families.
• Implement curriculum enrichment in schools, churches, or other youth serving organizations.
• Develop partnerships with relevant public and private organizations.
• Secures public and private support through fundraising and local grants.
• Gathers and prepares information to submit to media regarding events, activities and members.
• Assists in the marketing, promotion and evaluation of 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Plans and implements educational workshops for youth and volunteers related to 4-H programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The 4-H Livestock Program Assistant helps to coordinate and participate in livestock validations, Livestock tagging, livestock shows, judging contests, public speaking, and educational presentations. Manage deadlines and entry dates for livestock shows around Texas. Prepare livestock validation forms accurately and on time. Plans, implements, and evaluates a progressive series of educational programs and experiences that work toward multiple life skill outcomes such as leadership, citizenship, communications, personal life management and knowledge. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs the duties below; other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate:
• Supports 4-H and Youth Development program in Harris County and assists with implementation of 4-H action plan.
• Communicates effectively with members, families, volunteers and other staff.
• Responsible for the recruitment and support of new and existing members and families.
• Implement curriculum enrichment in schools, churches, or other youth serving organizations
• Develop partnerships with relevant public and private organizations.
• Secures public and private support through fundraising and local grants.
• Gathers and prepares information to submit to media regarding events, activities and members.
• Assists in the marketing, promotion and evaluation of 4-H Youth Development programs.
• Plans and implements educational workshops for youth and volunteers related to 4-H programs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience with education programs and/or managing volunteers.

Licensure:

• Valid driver's license (Texas by hire date) and a safe driving record.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application.

• Strong organizational, written and oral communications skills.
• Strong computer and Microsoft Word processing skills.

Hours:

• 40 Hours per Week / Monday – Friday
• Flexible Schedule, Including Nights, Weekends and Holidays as Required

Salary:

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.