We are Hiring-Summer 4-H Assistant

Job Summary

The 4-H Summer Program Assistant is responsible for working with the Extension Office Staff with educational programming, preparation, and implementation of the 4-H programming during the Lawrence County 4-H Fair. The Summer Program Assistant will work directly with Extension Educators to plan, organize, and implement programs in Extension. 

Responsibilities are not limited to, but may include the following:

• Assist all Extension Educators, as needed, with educational programs.
• Assist office support staff, as needed, on projects.
• Coordinate educational workshops for various project areas. This includes contacting potential speakers/presenters and/or presenting at workshops.
• Help Extension Educator recruit, promote, and organize a SPARK club.
• Develop 4-H Recruitment Plan in collaboration with Extension Educator.
• Prepare and organize mailings, notices, educational flyers, etc.
• Organize 4-H project check-in materials.
• Assist with technical aspects of Fair Entry check in/results
• Assist with 4-H project check-in, judging, displaying, and check-out.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a current college student and preferred study areas are agriculture, communication, education, or health.
• Applicants must also have good communication skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Applicants need to be comfortable speaking to the public and representing Purdue Extension in a professional manner.