2025 Appanoose County 4-H Summer Assistant

Centerville

Base County

Appanoose

Counties Served

Appanoose

Objective

Appanoose County Extension and Outreach is looking for a reliable and energetic summer assistant. This position provides assistance to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Appanoose County, for the organization and delivery of youth programs and assisting with 4-H events at the Appanoose County Fair. This is a seasonal position, with up to 220 hours throughout the summer. The summer assistant will be responsible for implementing 3 project area workshops that target 4-H youth, assist with county fair preparation, and oversee Youth Council summer activities.

Responsibilities

Nature and Requirements of Position:

• This position provides assistance to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Appanoose County for organization and delivery of youth programs and assisting with 4-H events at the Appanoose County Fair.
• The position requires skills in written and oral communication and skill in delivery of a wide variety of topics relating to the Iowa 4-H Priority Areas.
• A Summer Youth Assistant will help execute 3 youth project workshops.
• These workshop target youth ages K-12th grade, allowing them to engage in positive youth development activities and education.
• Provide assistance to the office staff where needed, support county fair programming, support/help 4-H programs/tasks, and any other office functions needed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare for, and implement summer educational workshops.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving the lives of children and an appreciation of different learning styles.
• Provide evaluation tools for educational programs.
• Well organized and responsive to kids’ needs.
• Work cooperatively with other adults as well as with children.
• Manage and complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
• Oversee the Appanoose County Youth Council activities during the Appanoose County Fair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications for Employment:

• Educational background or experience in youth development, nutrition, and/or agriculture preferred, but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Employment contingent on successful background screening.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision from professional staff and supervise volunteers.
• Ability to work as a team to develop and deliver programming.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Employment contingent on availability of proposed job schedule.

Additional Information

Demands Of Position

• This position is seasonal, with up to 220 hours throughout the summer. Applicant must be available May 19th, 2025 -August 5th, 2025, with limited flexibility on specific dates and times.
• This position will involve considerable bending, sitting, standing, and reaching, supervising recreation (primarily outside), and other activities as planned or assigned.
• Ability to work outside in the summer weather, for up to two hours at a time.
• Lifting of 40 lbs. or less on occasion.
• Applicant will be required to pass a background check.

Supervision

• Report to Appanoose County Extension Council and Regional Director.
• Duties assigned by the Regional Director, County Youth Coordinator (CYC), and Office Assistant (OA).

Additional Information

To apply, email the completed application, resume with cover letter, and three references to [email protected]. The subject line must read Appanoose County 4-H Summer Assistant. All application materials must be received by Monday, February 24th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

For questions about this position, please contact Courtney May, Region 25 Director at (641)777-4354 or [email protected]. Additionally, you may reach out to the Appanoose County Extension Office at (641)856-3885 for details and application.

Detailed Job Description

Job Application (PDF) (Word)

Job Type

Seasonal

Hours

12-32 hours/week (220 hours total)

Wages (type)

Hourly

Wages

Wages will be determined based on experience and/or budgetary limitations.

Application Deadline

02/24/2025

This position will remain open until filled