4-H Summer Assistant/Intern, Part-time

Penn State University; Colorado; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the U.S. is seeking a 4-H Summer Assistant to support youth development programs. The role involves planning and delivering educational activities, ensuring the safety of participants, and collaborating with local staff to reach diverse youth audiences. Applicants should be organized, have a background in relevant fields, and possess clearances to operate a vehicle. Flexible hours are expected, and teamwork is essential in this engaging role.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience with the 4-H program.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Valid US driver’s license and clearances required.
• Willing to work flexible hours and operate a motor vehicle.
• Requires valid US driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate 4-H events and programs.
• Supervise youth participants for safety.
• Assist with marketing and social media content.
• Submission of work time and travel reports.
• Complete end-of-summer reports.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Ability to engage with diverse youth

Ability to carry equipment/materials

Education

Undergraduate coursework in education, agriculture, or related fields

Previous experience with 4-H

Job description

Application Instructions

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• 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.

Position Specifics

Purpose

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

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