Youth Educator Program Assistant

Utah State University Extension is seeking an organized, enthusiastic, youth-focused individual to serve as a Youth Educator on the Weber County 4-H team.

This position will work with the Weber County 4-H team to provide high-quality youth programming throughout the community, with an emphasis on STEM, youth education and hands-on learning opportunities. This position will focus on expanding 4-H outreach while helping youth and families become more engaged in the program. Responsibilities will include organizing and teaching summer Aggie Camps and other educational programs related to STEM that provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences for youth. A key goal will be recruiting and supporting parents and community members as 4-H volunteers, strengthening and growing 4-H clubs, supporting youth and families, coordinating events and activities, and working collaboratively with the Weber County 4-H team to successfully carry out program priorities and expand the reach and impact of 4-H in the community.

• →High School graduate
• →At least 6 months experience working with youth, volunteers, education, recreation, community programs, Extension, or related activities
• →Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• →Must be available to work in the afternoons during the school year, approximately 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. and weekdays during the summer from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and occasional Saturdays
• →Ability and willingness to travel within Weber County and occasionally to other locations in Utah
• →Must have access to reliable transportation

• Knowledge of STEM
• Spanish language proficiency

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines
• Demonstrate dependability, including arriving on time, meeting deadlines, following through on assignments, and communicating proactively when challenges arise
• Ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities while maintaining communication and coordination with the larger team.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with youth, families, volunteers, and coworkers
• Basic computer and office technology skills
• Ability and willingness to learn new programs, processes, and responsibilities
• A strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• A genuine interest in helping young people learn, grow, and succeed.
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Flexibility and willingness to assist in different 4-H program areas based on team needs.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with youth, parents, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Ability to organize activities and follow assignments through to completion.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than one hour per day.

Old Main Room 405

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

titleix@usu.edu

(435) 797-1266

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 08/2026