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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This individual will serve as a Wyoming County Cooperative Extension team member, assisting with the 4-H program for 4-H youth members and adult volunteer leaders.
Time Requirements: Approximately 20 hours/week, fluctuating depending on the time of the year. The individual must be available for evening and weekend events to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.
Position Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement and evaluate age-appropriate 4-H events, activities, and projects with youth at local, area and state 4-H events.
- Work with staff to create new county programs. Support 4-H members, leaders and families in registering and attending programs and events. Coordinate registration, and supervision for 4-H members in programs.
- Provide communication to volunteers, youth, and parents about upcoming programs and opportunities.
- Monitor children and be responsible for the whereabouts, supervision, and safety of all children registered for the program.
- Participate in regional or state events as appropriate.
- Provide support at traditional 4-H events by recording registration, chaperoning, conducting workshops, and assisting with the management of shows and contests.
- Write news releases, 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 in planning and conducting programs, activities, and other special events.
- Assist the Educator in reaching new audiences following Penn State University's Equal Access Policy.
Basic Skills Required:
- Possess good communication skills needed for individual communication with members, parents, leaders, and teachers.
- Possess organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Possess computer skills for creating documents and marketing pieces.
Must have valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable vehicle. This position requires work-related driving. Successful applicants will not be able to start work until they have received background clearances as per Penn State hiring policies.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
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Skills Required
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Willingness and ability to perform work-related driving and pass motor vehicle records check
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
- Availability for evening and weekend events
- Ability to supervise children and ensure their safety
- Good communication skills for interacting with members, parents, leaders, and teachers
- Organizational and record-keeping skills
- Computer skills for creating documents and marketing pieces
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Retirement Support — Employer contributions to SERS and the TIAA Alternate Plan are described as significant, with supplemental retirement options available. Feedback suggests these choices and contributions create strong long‑term value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time employees accrue over 24 sick and vacation days annually, with additional university holidays and a winter break. Feedback suggests this depth of leave supports work–life balance.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — A 75% tuition discount extends to employees, spouses, and dependent children up to age 26 across resident instruction, World Campus, and Penn College courses. Feedback suggests this broad eligibility meaningfully enhances total rewards, especially for families.
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