4-H Youth Development Student Support

OSU Oregon State University • Dallas, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Oregon State University (OSU) at Polk County 4-H Extension is hiring two part-time 4-H Youth Development Student Support workers in Dallas, Oregon. Each position is limited to a maximum of 24 hours per week. The student worker supports 4-H educational programming for youth ages 5–18, works with volunteers and community partners, and represents the 4-H program. Duties may also include assisting with educational program development.

Programs may take place onsite or at locations throughout Polk County, including schools, libraries, day or overnight camps, parks, fairgrounds, and other facilities. Topics may include gardening, natural resources, art, computer sciences, robotics, photography, cooking and nutrition, comparative anatomy, embryology, and more. Research-based lesson plans, training, and other materials will be provided. Specific topics will depend on county needs and the worker’s strengths and interests. The worker evaluates programs using provided instruments and shares results through a variety of formats.

Requirements

• Be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Meet academic standing requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Meet the applicable minimum enrollment standard for the student's education level and status.
• Have experience working with youth in multiple age groups.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a history of follow-through and reliability.
• Be able to organize, multitask, and clearly communicate needs.
• Successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined position-qualified; self-report convictions, with additional checks every two years for Youth Programs incumbents.
• Successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of residence, be determined position-qualified, and self-report convictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or delivering out-of-school educational programs to youth.
• Experience engaging with volunteers, community partners, and the public.
• Experience developing educational programs, lesson plans, and associated materials.
• Experience teaching educational programs in one or more of these areas: gardening, natural resources, art, computer sciences, robotics, photography, cooking and nutrition, comparative anatomy, embryology, or animals.
• Knowledge of the 4-H program and OSU Extension Services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver identified educational programming using provided lesson plans, training, or other instruction at designated locations, including events such as Horse Pre-Fair and Livestock Education Days.
• Develop and deliver educational programming for new programs, camps, and other special events.
• Evaluate programs using provided tools.
• Share program results and impacts through articles, social media, photographs, videos, and other mediums.
• Represent the 4-H program at community events by tabling, presenting at educational events, and engaging with the public.
• Work with volunteers and community partners.
• Assist with educational program development as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed