4-H Extension Program Assistant Position Available

This position is located at the University of Maryland Extension office in Frederick, Maryland. Working under supervision and with the 4-H Educator, this position will provide leadership and oversight focused on the 4-H community based programs including 4-H camp, County Fair, community centers and FCPS (in school and after school).

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation and instructing seasonal classes including but not limited to: embryology, STEM, Frederick County Fair.
• Assist with camping and environmental education program, trainings, and preparations. Oversee counselor and adult staff move-in which includes, but is not limited to: assigning sleeping arrangements; coordinating dinner for counselors and adult staff; preparing materials for each class. Ensure all camp policies and procedures.
• Cooperate with staff in enforcing safe camping procedures and guidelines referred to in the ACA handbook.
• Assist with data entry correlating to the 4-H animal science program for quality assurance and fair eligibility. Become familiar with events and 4-H rules and procedures, including 4-H, emergency procedures, ad 4-H Behavioral Expectations/Disciplinary Policy and Procedures and Volunteer Expectations.
• Cooperate with UME faculty, staff, and volunteers enforcing 4-H and event rules and procedures.
• Promote UME and 4-H at community and FCPS events.

For more information on qualifications and physical demands of the position, click here. 

Salary will commensurate with experience, with base salary of $34,075.00 per year. The position is a 12-month full-time contract that may be renewed annually, based on performance and funding.

Applications: All candidates must submit their applications online at https://ejobs.umd.edu for position #124710.

Closing Date: March 20, 2019