4-H Program Assistant Extension Program Worker

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

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In alignment with the mission programs and initiatives of MSU Extension delivers research-based information to program participants through various methods and/or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs.

Unit Position Summary

Michigan State University Extension is committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment which requires all staff to contribute toward a vision for success regardless of title or position within the organization. We strive to create a positive culture access to resources and a sense of belonging for staff partners and programming participants. This means that all staff at MSU Extension are dedicated to the following:

• We work together to ensure that programming is available to all audiences creates meaningful and positive impacts for participants and demonstrates partnership and collaboration across communities.
• We understand that a welcoming and respectful environment is built through the efforts of everyone.
• We foster an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and supportive culture.
• We foster an environment that values a range of perspectives skills and experiences by working to ensure access to programming for communities.
• We commit to continuous learning and engagement to better serve Michigan residents and meet the evolving needs of communities.
• We recognize that broad accessibility and collaboration are essential elements of our work and are vital to organizational and programmatic success.
• We embrace a culture of understanding coaching and feedback toward achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• Together we will achieve success and we commit to these goals in our work continued education and ongoing efforts.

Position Summary:

Plan and lead hands on educational opportunities for youth ages 5-19 to explore Science Technology Engineering Art and/or Math (STEAM) focused projects through clubs camps and community and school partnerships using Apple technology including iPads and Sphero robots.

As a Mason County MSU Extension 4-H team member you will market plan and facilitate direct programming with youth (ages 5-19). During programming you will be responsible for encouraging participation in hands on active learning in order to promote critical thinking curiosity creativity and communication skills in youth participants. This position is funded by an Apple Community Education grant and will require use of iPads and other youth robotics equipment including Spheros. Other duties include: ensuring safety of children visitors and co-workers site set up and breakdown check-ins on site presence or other duties or projects as assigned by your supervisor.

Depending on candidate availability the program assistant typically works 15 hours/week. This position requires reliable transportation in order to convey equipment and supplies to each programming site.

Desired Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience working or volunteering with youth in in-school after-school summer camp etc. settings.
• Experience using computers and other technology.
• Experience with group/classroom management and facilitation.
• Proven ability in establishing and working with a network of constituents and community members across race gender national origin gender identity religion age height weight political beliefs sexual orientation marital status family status veteran status socioeconomic class disabilities and other differences.
• Demonstrated success in program development and delivery to audiences/communities representative of the communities we serve and proven ability in establishing and working with a network of constituents and community members across race color gender national origin gender identity religion age height weight disability political beliefs sexual orientation marital status family status veteran status socioeconomic class and other differences.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Combination of education and specific relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials equipment etc. up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity knowledge and use of appropriate approaches skills and techniques which reflect an understanding and awareness of social cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Travel in local and surrounding communities and occasional long-distance travel are required as a regular part of this position.
• Transportation is the responsibility of the employee.
• Proficiency in use of technology (e.g. web research Zoom Qualtrics Microsoft Teams Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook for mail/calendaring distance technology etc.).
• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.

Required application materials:

Resume Cover Letter 3 Professional References

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

ON-CALL