Agriculture & 4-H Youth Programs Assistant

Utah State University; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking a temporary part-time Ag and Natural Resources/4-H Assistant in Tooele. This role supports Extension programs, maintains demonstration gardens, assists with youth development activities, and helps with office outreach, events, and materials preparation.

The position requires flexibility and ability to work independently or with a team, with duties spanning garden maintenance, education delivery, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with youth programs, 4-H, education, or mentoring preferred.
• Experience with gardening, landscaping, agriculture, or natural resources.
• Experience operating lawn maintenance or agricultural equipment.
• Customer service and office experience.

Responsibilities

• Support AGR & Natural Resources Extension Professor with educational and outreach programs.
• Support agriculture, horticulture, and natural resource projects and demonstrations.
• Monitor and assist with pest, insect, and related research or educational projects.
• Assist with data collection, observations, and reporting as directed.
• Maintain demonstration plots, gardens, and landscapes.

Skills

Youth programs

Gardening

Landscape maintenance

Equipment operation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Job description

Utah State University is seeking a temporary part-time Ag and Natural Resources/4-H Assistant in Tooele. This role supports Extension programs, maintains demonstration gardens, assists with youth development activities, and helps with office outreach, events, and materials preparation.

The position requires flexibility and ability to work independently or with a team, with duties spanning garden maintenance, education delivery, and community engagement.