4-H and Horse Program Assistant- Lycoming County

Penn State University•Lycoming County, PA

About The Position

The 4-H and Horse Program Assistant supports youth programming in Lycoming County by planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate 4-H events, activities, and projects at local, area, and state events. The role works with staff to develop county programs and supports 4-H members, leaders, and families with program registration and participation. It also communicates upcoming opportunities to volunteers, youth, and parents, and is responsible for the supervision, whereabouts, and safety of children registered for programs. The assistant supports traditional 4-H events through registration, chaperoning, workshops, and assistance with shows and contests. The position also contributes to public awareness through news releases, social media, and other marketing, assists with evaluation data entry, collaborates with staff on programs and special events, and helps the Educator reach new audiences in accordance with Penn State University's Equal Access Policy. Horse program duties include overseeing the annual horse calendar and equine-related programs; organizing the county horse show, including securing judges and a location and ordering awards; attending two evening District Horse Show meetings each year and assisting at the district show if needed; organizing and collecting horse paperwork; and organizing other events and meetings such as Roundup Book checks, Horse Kick Off, and educational or riding meetings. The position requires work-related driving. A valid Pennsylvania driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and successful completion of required background clearances and a motor vehicle records check are required before starting or as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Good communication skills for interacting individually with members, parents, leaders, and teachers.
Organizational and record-keeping skills.
Computer skills for creating documents and marketing pieces.
Background in equine and 4-H programming.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable vehicle; the position requires work-related driving.
Required background clearances: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
Successful applicants may not start work until they have received required background clearances under Penn State hiring policies.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate 4-H events, activities, and projects with youth at local, area, and state events.
Work with staff to create new county programs.
Support 4-H members, leaders, and families in registering for and attending programs and events.
Coordinate registration and supervision for 4-H members in programs.
Communicate upcoming programs and opportunities to volunteers, youth, and parents.
Monitor children and ensure the whereabouts, supervision, and safety of children registered for programs.
Participate in regional or state events as appropriate.
Support traditional 4-H events by recording registration, chaperoning, conducting workshops, and assisting with shows and contests.
Write news releases and social media posts, and assist with general marketing to increase public awareness and participation.
Assist with evaluation data entry as needed.
Work cooperatively with other staff to plan and conduct programs, activities, and special events.
Assist the Educator in reaching new audiences following Penn State University's Equal Access Policy.
Oversee the yearly horse calendar and equine-related programs.
Organize the county horse show, including securing judges and a location and ordering awards.
Attend District Horse Show meetings (two evenings per year) and assist at the District show if needed.
Organize and collect horse paperwork.
Organize other events and meetings, including Roundup Book checks, Horse Kick Off, and educational or riding meetings.