4-H Summer 2021 Assistant

Description

Student interns will work with a team of 11 staff members to help prepare for events leading up to and including the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. Interns will develop STEM-related programming for adult volunteers to utilize during 4-H Club meetings.

Responsibilities

Duties would include:

1. Assist with pre-fair 4-H program preparation: 4-H judging and the set up and tear down of displays at the fair.
2. Assist with State Fair Project check in.
3. Assist with post fair 4-H activities, including record keeping, and inventories.
4. Assist with 4-H Livestock auction.
5. Assist with general office duties related to 4-H, including news releases, copying, correspondence, filing, assisting other office staff with mailing, copying and other general office duties.
6. Create Social Media posts for upcoming events.
7. Develop STEM-focused programs for volunteers to teach to youth.
8. Work with 4-H leaders as needed to help them with their respective duties.
9. Work with educators in program development and teaching of summer healthy living educational programs.
10. Other duties may be assigned by the County Extension Director or Office Manager as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be a full time college student qualified for EARN Indiana funding.
• Candidates with some knowledge of 4-H and or the Extension Service is preferred.
• Candidate must be able to communicate well, be highly organized, detail oriented, able to accept direction from others, and enjoy working with diverse groups of people.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office software strongly preferred.