4H Intern

The Adams County 4-H intern is responsible for working with the 4-H Extension Staff and assist in the organization and delivery of the Adams County 4-H Program. Primary job duties include assisting with the 4-H program in Adams County and working with adult and youth volunteers in the design and implementation of educational programs. Qualified applicants must be 18 years old and possess organizational, leadership, and communication skills, computer skills with Microsoft Office, access to transportation adequate for the job responsibilities and the flexibility to work some weekends and evenings.

Hours/week:

40 hours per week. There will be night and weekend responsibilities as well. During the Adams County Fair, between July 27 and August 7, the number of hours will exceed 40, with overtime being paid Work under the supervision of the Adams County 4-H Extension Agents Assist with 4-H School Programs and Summer Programs Develop promotional materials and assist with a marketing plan for Adams County 4-H Promote 4-H/Extension and recruit 4-H members through activities and programs Assist with the Adams County 4-H Camps Develop and present educational workshops for Adams County 4-H Members and leaders Assist with 4-H Record Books, presenting workshops, assisting with interviews and assisting with the organization and grading of the record books Assist in the planning and execution of 4-H events for livestock, horse, small animal and tabletop Work appropriately with all 4-H parents and youth and serve as a positive role model to 4-H youth Assist with awards planning for Adams County Fair Attend 4-H shows and serve as the clerk for those shows Promote, organize and oversee the 4-H Celebrity Livestock Show during the Adams County Fair Attend/help throughout 4-H Pre-Fair and Fair week with shows, special events and in the Extension Office Attend and assist with Fair judging, Fair Set up and Fair tear down Assist with the inventory and distribution of ribbons and supplies for all 4-H areas during the Adams County Fair Assist the 4-H staff with Livestock Shows and Events during fair Any other duties as determined by the 4-H Staff as they arise. Knowledge of and experience working with large and small livestock Knowledge of the ages and stages of youth development Experience working with you between the ages of 5 and 18 Ability to work in potentially hot or cold conditions Be able to provide your own transportation to and from the office, with the ability to have transportation for various tasks during the day.