What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4-H Summer Assistant position at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach?
Town/City
Le Mars
Base County
Plymouth
Counties Served
Plymouth
Objective
To provide support to ISU Extension and Outreach in Plymouth County and to assist with local 4-H and youth programming, including summer camps and the Plymouth County Fair.
Responsibilities
Assist with implementation of 4-H summer programs and planning for 4-H programming at the fair.
Assist in preparations made for the 4-H food stand, fair entries, livestock entries and shows, 4-H static judging, Blair House events, communication events and county council.
Organize and assist with youth summer camps.
Support 4-H volunteers/leaders in their work with the fair.
Office and clerical work related to extension and outreach programming.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent. *Not a current member of 4-H or FFA
Knowledge of 4-H and the county/community.
Ability to work positively and collaboratively with others.
Willingness and ability to travel within Plymouth County.
The ability to work on a flexible schedule, especially during fair week.
The ability to plan, organize and coordinate time and job activities.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft office, e-mail).
Ability to work and communicate with youth and adults.
U.S. Citizen or legal to work in U.S.
Additional Information
Accountability
Regional Director, Molly Hewitt, hewittm@iastate.edu
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
24-40 hours per week; May through August.
Wages (type)
Hourly
Wages (status)
non-exempt
Wages
14.00
This position will remain open until filled
Le Mars
Base County
Plymouth
Counties Served
Plymouth
Objective
To provide support to ISU Extension and Outreach in Plymouth County and to assist with local 4-H and youth programming, including summer camps and the Plymouth County Fair.
Responsibilities
Assist with implementation of 4-H summer programs and planning for 4-H programming at the fair.
Assist in preparations made for the 4-H food stand, fair entries, livestock entries and shows, 4-H static judging, Blair House events, communication events and county council.
Organize and assist with youth summer camps.
Support 4-H volunteers/leaders in their work with the fair.
Office and clerical work related to extension and outreach programming.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent. *Not a current member of 4-H or FFA
Knowledge of 4-H and the county/community.
Ability to work positively and collaboratively with others.
Willingness and ability to travel within Plymouth County.
The ability to work on a flexible schedule, especially during fair week.
The ability to plan, organize and coordinate time and job activities.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft office, e-mail).
Ability to work and communicate with youth and adults.
U.S. Citizen or legal to work in U.S.
Additional Information
Accountability
- This person reports to the Regional Director.
- This person will receive day-to-day directions from the Regional Director, Plymouth County staff team and 4-H Youth Program Specialist.
- Non-exempt hourly position; starting at $14.00/hour. Must pass a background check.
- Hours would be approximately 24–40 hours per week starting around May 20 to August 9, 2024, with hours negotiable each week. There will be a potential for more hours during the week of the fair.
- Mileage, while on official county business, will be paid at current federal reimbursement rate.
- Meal expenses, incurred on the job, will be reimbursed at actual costs, as per county policy. Expense for a fair gate pass will be reimbursed.
Regional Director, Molly Hewitt, hewittm@iastate.edu
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
24-40 hours per week; May through August.
Wages (type)
Hourly
Wages (status)
non-exempt
Wages
14.00
This position will remain open until filled
Salary : $14
