Important Notifications:

Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply.

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Department:

Polk County 4-H

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume

For additional information please contact: Rachel Brandon at [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

 

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

 

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

 

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) 4-H Youth Development Student Support for the Oregon State University (OSU) at Polk County 4-H Extension in Dallas, OR.

The 4-H Youth Development Student worker position will support 4-H educational programming within OSU Extension Polk County (a maximum of 24 hours per week). Responsibilities include delivering identified out of school educational programming to youth ages 5 – 18, working with volunteers and community partners, and representing the 4-H program. Responsibilities may additionally include assisting with education program development. This position will also be responsible for evaluating programs through provided instruments and delivering results through a number of mediums. Programming may take place onsite, or at locations throughout the county, including schools, libraries, day or overnight camps, parks, fairgrounds, and other facilities. Programming topics may include gardening, natural resources, art, computer sciences, robotics, photography, cooking & nutrition, comparative anatomy, embryology, and more. Research based lesson plans, training, and/or other materials will be provided to facilitate successful programming. Specific programming topics will be based on current county needs, and the strengths and interests of the individual.

Position Duties:

• Deliver identified educational programming by utilizing provided lesson plans, training, or other instruction at identified locations (Horse Pre-Fair, Livestock Education Days, etc.).
• Develop and deliver educational programming for new programs, camps, and other special events.
• Evaluate all programs through provided tools.
• Share program results and impacts through articles, social media, photographs, videos, etc.
• Represent the 4-H program at community events through tabling, presenting at educational events and engaging with the public.

Transferable Skill Development

 

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:  

 

Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Career & Self Development

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
 

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth in multiple age groups
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• History of follow-through and reliability
• Ability to organize, multitask, and clearly communicate needs

Additional Required Qualifications:

• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
• This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching, or delivering out of school educational programs to youth
• Experience with engaging with volunteers, community partners, and the public
• Experience developing educational programs, lesson plans, and associated materials
• Experience teaching educational programs in one or more of the following topical areas: gardening, natural resources, art, computer sciences, robotics, photography, cooking & nutrition, comparative anatomy, embryology, animals
• Knowledge of the 4-H program and OSU Extension Services

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Set as needed based off students Fall/Winter workload and class schedule. Generally during office hours Monday-Friday during selected days up to maximum number of work hours.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-11-02

Anticipated End Date: