4-H Assistant Position Open in Lemhi County

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 Leader’s 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: $8.40 per hour plus full county benefits with a 6 month probationary period

Hours: Average of 28 hours per week, some evenings, some weekends, some overnight stays
Core hours of 10:00 to 5:00 with 1 hour lunch break on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Job Duties:
• 4-H Leadership
o Recruit and train new and existing 4-H leaders
o Organize and lead volunteers in 4-H programs
o Develop, organize, and lead new 4-H activities
o Serve as an advisor and attend 4-H Advisory Council meetings
o Serve as a member of the 4-H Camp Team, attend and teach workshops at 4-H Camp
o Oversee the 4-H project displays and 4-H activities during the Lemhi County Fair
• 4-H Marketing
o Develop quarterly newsletters
o Coordinate 4-H promotion and sign-up
o Write news paper articles about 4-H events
• 4-H Fundraising
o Collect funds for 4-H awards
o Research and apply for grants
• Other Duties
o Function as a team member of the Extension office
o Assist Extension educators when requested
o Maintain the 4-H data base
o Cover the office when scheduling requires it
o Manage funds for the 4-H Advisory Council
• Trainings
o Participate in web based, county and out of county trainings
• Travel
o Travel to 4-H camp in Ketchum for 5 days and 4 nights
o Attend over-night 4-H training(s) offered outside of the county
o Transport & chaperone youth at 4-H programs both inside and outside of the county

Minimum qualifications:
• Must be 21 years or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background check
• Experience with youth programs
• Computer literacy

Desired qualifications:
• Familiarity with the 4-H program
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Power Point
• Willing to learn new computer programs
• Experience in writing news releases and news letters
• Team player
• Interest in sewing, crafts, camping, home arts

To Apply: Applications are open until a suitable applicant is identified but not before February 19, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Send letter of interest, resume’ and 3 letters of recommendation to:
Shannon Williams
Lemhi County Extension Office
200 Fulton, Suite 202
Salmon, ID 83467