4-H Youth YEA-Reap Program Assistant

TITLE:

4-H Youth YEA-Reap Program Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Cooperative Extension

REPORTS TO

4-H Program Leader

CLASSIFICATION

Student - Temporary

EFFECTIVE DATE

TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS

20 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Part-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The

YEA-REAP

Program Assistant will support planning, coordination, and evaluation of the

YEA-REAP

program including the

YEA-REAP

Summer Camp. This undergraduate position plays a key role in logistics preparation, evaluation activities, and multimedia data collection designed to capture program results and produce materials for program improvement and sponsor engagement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with pre-camp planning and logistics, including scheduling, communication, and coordination with camp staff Support development and preparation of camp evaluation tools and data collection materials Help organize structured digital systems for surveys, feedback, and other camp evaluation activities Coordinate video documentation processes for camper reflections and camp activities Assist with setup of secure systems for campers to record and upload videos Prepare prompts and guided questions for short camper video reflections and interviews Help manage an on-site interview space for guided camper video recording Oversee day-of evaluation activities to ensure surveys, interviews, videos, and reflections are collected systematically Assist with organizing and compiling post-camp evaluation data, media, and related materials Support preparation of digital summaries, reports, or short videos for sponsors and stakeholders Collaborate with camp staff to ensure ethical and secure handling of participant data and media Respect and follow all camper privacy, consent, and media permission procedures

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Clear and effective communication Comfort with digital media tools such as video recording, file management, and cloud storage. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and coordinate activities in a dynamic camp environment. Quick thinking and problem-solving

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Student in education, social sciences, communications, media, or a related field, or with relevant experience. Interest in youth programs, program evaluation, or storytelling is a plus.

Licensing and Certifications:

NA WORKING CONDITIONS

Work will involve exposure to outdoor and indoor conditions including physically active projects Some travel is required Maybe required to work some weekends, nights, or be on-call Ability to lift 40 lbs. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

is an Equal Opportunity Employer The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.