What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4-H Summer Intern position at Union County?
Union County 4-H Youth Development’s Summer Fun Program is an information, practical, learnby-doing educational program open to all youth in Union County. Summer Fun consists of a series of educational activities designed to make the most of summer vacation by encouraging youth to learn with productive activities that are FUN! 4-H Youth Development is the nation’s largest and oldest youth program. Its mission is “to make the best better.” In the summers, Union County 4-H run eight weeks of summer camps. As the 4-H Summer Program Intern, you will work with the 4-H Agents to provide hands-on education at Union County 4-H. The Summer Program Intern must be a positive individual. The position will assist in facilitating youth programs and will be responsible for presenting a positive image of 4-H and its programs to the community, parents, and youth.
Assisting in the daily operations of summer fun day camp program.
Assist in record keeping for camps, pre/post surveys, and other reports in relation to the job. Assist in reporting any problems, accidents, and behavioral issues with youth to 4-H staff in a timely basis.
Assist in any duties that may be assigned by 4-H Agents.
High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) or two (2) years of college coursework in Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Recreation/Business Management, Leadership Students, or Event Management; and experience working with the general public primarily children and public speaking
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Must enjoy working with children, must possess good communication skills, have an outgoing personality and be responsible.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must have a valid Driver’s License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
First Aid & CPR preferred.
Special Requirements:
- Proficient in Microsoft computer programs including Word, Excel, and standard office equipment systems
- Effective verbal and written communications
- Ability to multi-task
- Very organized and highly responsible
- Experience working as a team
- Positive customer service experience
- Outgoing and energetic personality
- Ability to work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an environment where the employee must deal with crisis situations that require major decisions involving people, resources, and property.Salary : $17 - $26
