Temporary Program Assistant - Division for Land-Grant Engagement (McDowell County)

The Division for Land-Grant Engagement at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Program Assistant. This position is a part-time, 35 hour a week summer position which works collaboratively as a member of the WVU McDowell County Extension Service, working in the 4-H Youth Development program area. Occasional night and weekend work may be required. Position is contingent upon available county funding.

What you'll do:

PROGRAM PLANNING/IMPLEMENTATION

• Coordinates and arranges classes, meetings, workshops, conferences, camps in consultation with County Extension Agent.
• Coordinates county 4-H activities with the local summer-school.
• Assists with planning projects and events as instructed by Extension Agent.
• Attends camps as directed by Extension Agents.
• Assists with newsletters and program mailings.
• Assists with conducting periodic evaluations of programs and activities to identify areas of needed improvement.
• Supports Family Nutrition Program.
• Assists with Summer Feeding Program.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

• Prints reports utilizing 4-H databases.
• Updates and maintains website and social media.

PROGRAM RECRUITMENT

• Assists with recruiting or locating potential 4-H members and volunteers using various techniques such as community presentations and personal contacts. Follows up recruitment with orientation of recruited leaders.
• Assists with promotion of all McDowell County WVU Extension programs.

TRAINING

• Collaborates with McDowell County Extension staff to assess training needs of program participants if needed.
• Assists agents with developing, expanding, conducting, and implementing the programs to reach diverse audiences.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in professional development sessions as related to the 4-H Youth responsibilities of this position.

Pay Grade:

Length of Assignment: Approximately 2.5 Months

Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week

• High School diploma plus up to 18 months of technical or vocational training related to the position in which assigned.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience working with youth and/or adult audiences with community organizations or volunteer.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

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