4 H Program Assistant
- Perryville, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
*This position is funded for a maximum of two years from the hire date or until funding is no longer available.Duties:
Markets the 4-H Program. Promotes 4-H at every school program conducted. Writes news articles for local newspaper and website. Places posters and signs in high traffic areas around county. Recruits new 4-H members ages 5-19 and new 4-H leaders who are willing to complete required paperwork. Conducts promotion activities throughout the year. Maintains office hours to meet prospective members and return phone calls.Conducts/assists with 4-H competitions, activities, and workshops. Attend training to learn rules and regulations of all 4-H competitions. Informs and trains 4-H members, leaders, and parents the rules and regulations of all 4-H competitions. Compiles necessary equipment, secure location, and promote each competition, activity, or workshop. Secures awards for 4-H competitions.Maintains 4-H Clubs. Maintains working relationship with all 4-H leaders, members and parents. Stays informed of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Informs 4-H leaders, members and parents of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Completes monthly 4-H newsletter to inform 4-H members, leaders, and parents of all 4-H opportunities. Plans, organizes, sets-up, conducts, and cleans-up after all 4-H events, competitions, and activities in the county. Attends local 4-H Club meetings. Conducts regular 4-H leader training meetings.Qualifications:QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must agree to comply with the Youth Protection policy, including authorized release of relevant Arkansas Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry records. Ability to work without close supervision is required. Transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect is required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to conduct programs & work with all clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing. Ability to keep accurate records & submit timely reports of activities. Ability to respond positively to supervisor direction. Ability to work without close daily supervision.Additional Information:Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeOptional Documents:Special Instructions to Applicants:Recruitment Contact Information: Blake Erbach, County Extension Agent - Staff Chair, 501-889-2661, berbach@uada.eduAll application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career SitePlease do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.Constant Physical Activity: Balancing, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, WalkingFrequent Physical Activity: ClimbingOccasional Physical Activity: CrawlingBenefits Eligible: Yes