4-H Program Assistant- Wyoming County at Penn State University | NY, US | Rezi

4-H Program Assistant- Wyoming County at Penn State University

4-H Program Assistant- Wyoming County

Penn State University · NY, US

2 months ago

4-H Program Assistant- Wyoming County

Penn State University · NY, US

2 months ago
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About the Role

This individual will serve as a Wyoming County Cooperative Extension team member, assisting with the 4-H program for 4-H youth members and adult volunteer leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement and evaluate age-appropriate 4-H events, activities, and projects with youth at local, area and state 4-H events.
  • Work with staff to create new county programs.
  • Support 4-H members, leaders and families in registering and attending programs and events.
  • Coordinate registration, and supervision for 4-H members in programs.
  • Provide communication to volunteers, youth, and parents about upcoming programs and opportunities.
  • Monitor children and be responsible for the whereabouts, supervision, and safety of all children registered for the program.
  • Participate in regional or state events as appropriate.
  • Provide support at traditional 4-H events by recording registration, chaperoning, conducting workshops, and assisting with the management of shows and contests.
  • Write news releases, social media posts, and assist with general marketing to increase public awareness and participation.
  • Assist with evaluation data entry as needed.
  • Work cooperatively with other staff in planning and conducting programs, activities, and other special events.
  • Assist the Educator in reaching new audiences following Penn State University's Equal Access Policy.

Requirements

  • Possess good communication skills needed for individual communication with members, parents, leaders, and teachers.
  • Possess organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Possess computer skills for creating documents and marketing pieces.
  • Must have valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
  • This position requires work-related driving.
  • Successful applicants will not be able to start work until they have received background clearances as per Penn State hiring policies.
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
  • A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Record-keeping skills
  • Computer skills

Location

  • Wyoming County

Work Type

  • Part-time
  • Evening events
  • Weekend events

Experience Level

  • Approximately 20 hours/week

About the Company

  • There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.
  • Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world.
  • Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission.
  • And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities.
  • At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement.
  • Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State.
  • Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community.
  • We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

Equal Opportunity

  • Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
  • If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
  • Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging.
  • We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.
  • We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.