4-H Program Assistant - Ada County

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Classification Information


Posting Number STH001985P
Employee Category Student/Temporary

Position Information


Position Title 4-H Program Assistant - Ada County
Location Boise
Division/College Col of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department Southern District
FLSA Status Overtime Eligible
Pay Range $18.00 per hour
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Work Schedule Summary
19 hours per week. Hours vary and are flexible, but may include 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday with some evenings and weekends required.

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The mission of the University of Idaho Extension 4-H program is to help youth acquire knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that enhance their lives. The 4-H Program Assistant will work with University of Idaho Extension faculty and staff to organize, schedule, and deliver programming for the Ignite Your Spark grant in the Treasure Valley. Program sites will include schools, afterschool, recreation and summer programs. The 4-H Program Assistant will provide educational activities to support underserved and unserved youth targeting ages 5-13. The goal of this program is to introduce youth to 4-H programs and address the educational learning loss of the pandemic in the form of fun educational activities. 4-H Faculty and staff will work with multiple community partners in Ada and Canyon Counties to identify core topics youth will engage in. These programs can be provided as one-time activities or in a series to allow youth the opportunity to explore different 4-H programs and to meet the needs and interests of our youth and community partners. 4-H programs can include STEM, literacy, creative arts, business and citizenship, environmental and outdoor education, food and kitchen science, first-aid, college and career readiness, exploring different cultures, family and consumer science topics, leadership, mindfulness, financial literacy, physical education/activity, or other research-based 4-H and Extension curriculums.

Responsibilities


Job Duty Function Promote and teach 4-H activities to youth that are part of the Ignite Your Spark grant in the Treasure Valley program by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinating 4-H county programming for out of school time activities (including planning, implementing, and evaluating high quality educational youth programs that may include delivery methods such as day camps, afterschool, in-school enrichment, short term and special events); developing 4-H activities (both short and long term) with school districts in Ada County and Canyon County; developing and implementing events for youth in the community designed to deliver high-quality educational programming to youth ages 5-13 in Ada County and Canyon County; planning, implementing, and evaluating workshops for youth using 4-H and Extension curriculum in educational settings and managing subsequent events and activities as needed; facilitating the delivery of a quality 4-H program consistent with the mission and vision of the Idaho 4-H Program in Ada County and Canyon County; reaching underserved audiences with 4-H activities and events; and reporting such efforts consistent with civil rights reporting requirements.
Percentage Of Time 90%
Essential/Marginal Essential
Job Duty Function Manage data and reporting by:
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Ensuring accurate records to comply with grant reporting and UI Extension annual reporting requirements.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Essential/Marginal Marginal

Position Qualifications


Required Qualifications
  • Experience organizing and teaching innovative and effective educational programs.
  • Experience working in a team.
  • Experience with problem-solving skills, conflict management, relationship building and leadership development.
  • Experience with computer literacy and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, communication, STEM, or another related field.
  • Experience with youth programs, STEM, literacy, creative arts, business and citizenship, environmental and outdoor education, food and kitchen science, first-aid, college and career readiness, exploring different cultures, family and consumer science topics, leadership, mindfulness, financial literacy, physical education/activity, or other research-based 4-H and Extension curriculum.
  • Experience teaching/training through the 4-H Youth Development program or other youth programs.
  • Knowledge of Hispanic culture and ability to communicate in Spanish, both verbally and in writing. Bilingual applicants with previous experience working with underserved and minority audiences are preferred.
  • Experience working effectively with social media platforms.
  • Experience networking with community organizations/agencies to deliver or partner on youth programs.
  • Self-motivated, takes initiative, and comfortable speaking publicly and teaching youth.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move training supplies up to 50 pounds.
  • Must provide own transportation to travel to other work sites. University will follow applicable policies if personal vehicle is used, which may include reimbursement at a pre-established rate.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to implement program.

Posting Information


Posting Date 09/16/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.
Position will remain open until filled. Applications received by September 25, 2022 will receive first consideration.
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
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