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Position: Lemhi County 4-H Assistant Position

Overview: The Lemhi County 4-H Assistant provides the organizational framework for 4-H programs within Lemhi County and coordinates local 4-H activities by recruiting and managing 4-H volunteers and members, providing resources, and coordinating and marketing 4-H programs and activities. The 4-H Assistant works as a team member with Extension faculty, office staff, 4-H Leaders council, 4-H leaders and 4-H youth to provide educational programs through various venues. The 4-H Assistant will focus on developing and maintaining non-livestock projects and programming.

Employer: Lemhi County

Supervisor: Shannon Williams, University of Idaho Extension Educator

Salary: \$16.42 per hour plus full county benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week with some evenings, some weekends, some overnight stays

Job Duties:

4-H Leadership

Recruit and train new and existing 4-H leaders

Organize and lead volunteers in 4-H programs

Develop, organize, and lead new 4-H activities

Serve as an advisor and attend 4-H Advisory Council meetings

Serve as a member of the 4-H Camp Team, attend and teach workshops at 4-H Camp

Oversee the 4-H project displays and 4-H activities during the Lemhi County Fair

Have a district role with the Eastern District 4-H Camp in Alpine, Wyoming

School programming

Serve on the Agriculture Week committee and teach agricultural related workshops in the school

Serve on the STEM week committee and teach STEM related workshops in the school

4-H Marketing

Responsible for social media promotions

Develop quarterly newsletters

Coordinate 4-H promotion and sign-up

Write news paper articles about 4-H events

4-H Fundraising

Recruit donations for 4-H awards and activities

Research and apply for grants

Other Duties

Function as a team member of the Extension office

Assist Extension educators when requested

Maintain the 4-H data base and financial records

Cover the office when scheduling requires it

Trainings

Participate in web based, county, district and state trainings

Travel

Travel to 4-H camp in Alpine, Wyoming for 3 days and 2 nights

Attend over-night 4-H training(s) offered outside of the county

Transport & chaperone youth at 4-H programs both inside and outside of the county

Minimum qualifications:

Must be 21 years or older

Valid drivers license

Ability to pass background check

Experience with youth programs

Computer literacy

Able to walk stairs and carry a minimum of 25 pounds

Desired qualifications:

Familiarity with the 4-H program

Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point and Outlook

Willing to learn new computer programs

Experience in writing news releases, newsletters, social media posts

Team player

Interest in STEM, home arts, shooting sports, etc.

To Apply: Position is open till a suitable candidate is found. First review of applications will take place on Friday, September 20.. Send letter of interest, resume and 3 references with contact information to:

Shannon Williams

Lemhi County Extension Office

200 Fulton, Suite 202

Salmon, ID 83467

Email: shannonw@uidaho.edu

Lemhi County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.&#