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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Job Description

Position Title:  4-H Interim Program Assistant- Lackawanna County

Brief Summary of Position:

This individual will serve as a Lackawanna County Cooperative Extension team member, managing the 4-H program for 4-H youth members and adult volunteer leaders.

Time Requirements:  Approximately 10 hours/week, fluctuating depending on the time of the year.  The individual must be available for evening and weekend events to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work with staff to maintain county program.  Support 4-H members, leaders and families in registering and attending programs and events. Coordinate registration and supervision for 4-H members in programs.
• Work with the County 4-H Program Development Committee to continue the 4-H program in the absence of a full-time educator.
• Provide communication to volunteers, youth and parents about upcoming programs and opportunities.
• Continue program documentation and reporting.
• Support volunteers to continue 4-H clubs.

Basic Skills Required:

Possess good communication skills needed for individual communication with members, parents, leaders, and teachers. Possess organizational and record keeping skills. Possess computer skills for creating documents and marketing pieces.

 Salary:

$14.00 per hour. Mileage expenses paid/reimbursed at IRS rate.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

•      PA State Police Criminal Background Check

•      PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form

•      FBI Criminal Background Check

This position requires the applicant to operate a motor vehicle as part of the job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required.

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