4-H empowers all young people to find their spark and build the life skills to thrive tomorrow - no matter their circumstances. 4-H is the nation's largest youth development organization, reaching nearly six million youth across urban, suburban, and rural communities, with or without internet access. We provide hands-on experiences where they can learn by doing, grow from failure, express their ideas, and use their influence to drive positive outcomes. Powered by America's land-grant universities, 4-H provides kids with access to positive adult relationships, skill-building, and leadership opportunities that give them a sense of belonging.
National 4-H Council is the private sector, non-profit partner of the Cooperative Extension System and 4-H National Headquarters located at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the United States Department of Agriculture.
Position Summary
Council seeks energetic onsite program assistants (PA) to participate in the Citizenship Washington Focus educational program, an intense and exciting learning experience for youth and adults from all over the United States and worldwide. The position includes two weeks of training and two weeks of programming. The position begins May 13, 2024, with a virtual kick-off and introduction call. There are two PA roles, one role is guiding tours, and the other is facilitating workshops. During programming weeks, the PAs are expected to work with assigned state delegation for each week for the entire stay working in collaboration with each group's coordinator and Council program and planning staff to facilitate Council's educational tours and curricula to youth group. Additionally, the PAs chosen as tour guides under this program will be required to pass a Council-approved D.C. tour guide knowledge exam and become licensed Class B tour guides for the Washington D.C. metro area as a condition of their employment. National 4-H Council will pay for the tour guide license. Multiple positions are available.
Responsibilities
Tour Guide Duties
In-person work begins May 30, 2024, and concludes June 27, 2024.
Program Facilitator Duties
In-person work begins June 6, 2024, and concludes June 27, 2024.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
ADA Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that an Associate must meet to perform the position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer
This position description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to include or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. An incumbent may be asked to perform other tasks as needed.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via www.4-h.org/careers. Interested applicants must apply by Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Application Instructions
Upload and submit the following documents through the 4-H employment website:
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All completed parts of the application (resume, cover letter, and YouTube video link) must be submitted via 4-H's career website at www.4-h.org/careers.
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