Description
West Virginia University Extension Service (WVUES) is seeking applications for a full-time 4-H Program Assistant for Hancock County.
About the Opportunity:
Based in New Cumberland, WV, this position supports the Extension Agent in managing the 4-H Youth Development Program in Hancock County. The Program Assistant is supervised and evaluated by the 4-H Extension Agent in accordance with WVU Extension policies. This position requires occasional evening, weekend, and overnight hours, including mandatory overnight attendance at 4-H camp during the summer.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits at a pro-rated basis, including:
Paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
Annual leave (vacation) days per year
Sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof).
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible, staff position).
401 (a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for health insurance and other benefits? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
Wellness programs
What you'll do:
Implement all policies in accordance with West Virginia University and WVU Extension.
Assist the 4-H Extension Agent in expanding the 4-H program by reaching new audiences through multiple delivery methods.
This includes maintaining communication with club leaders and volunteers to ensure timely completion of enrollment and chartering materials.
Actively recruit new members and promote participation in 4-H clubs.
Help manage the financial accountability of local 4-H organizations and oversee club chartering processes.
Manage 4-H enrollment databases and support the coordination of meetings, workshops, camps, and events.
Maintain accurate records using spreadsheets for budgeting, camp planning, and event logistics.
Assist the Extension Agent with designing, developing, and coordinating 4-H events that meet the needs of local youth.
Help plan and carry out educational activities at local fairs and public events.
The role includes supporting various county-level contests-such as poster, photo, writing, and public presentation contests - by recruiting volunteers, judges, participants, and leaders.
Gather data and evaluations for each event and help market 4-H youth development programs to the public.
Attend Hancock County 4-H Camp and stay overnight as needed to provide program support.
Assist with the recruitment, screening, training, and support of both teen and adult volunteers.
Help recruit new club leaders and manage volunteer vetting procedures according to WVU policy.
Maintain accurate volunteer records in the 4-H database system.
Serve as the primary contact for volunteer communications and roles and will assist the 4-H Extension Agent in planning, delivering, and evaluating volunteer trainings.
Prepare and distribute age-appropriate materials that support high-quality education programs.
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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
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