Student Assistant 2, 4-H - Fayette County

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Location: OSUE -Fayette County, Washington Court House, Ohio.

Responsibilities will be moderate and less routine and will require responsibility and good judgement. May coordinate activities for other student employees.  Requires providing excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a professional environment.  Requires previous experience and knowledge or skill in student assistant role.  Represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values. 

Time Required: up to 38 hr./week position beginning in May and ending first week in August. Some overtime, weeknight meetings, weekend hours, and early mornings.

Hours are flexible. This position can work up to 28 hours if taking classes and up to 38 hours during the summer and/or academic breaks.

General Responsibilities: 4-H Camp - Attend counselor meetings in May and overnight Camp Counselor at Camp Clifton. Assist at those meetings as needed. Assist in delegating counselor camp workshop assignments. Organize 4-H camp paperwork as detailed by the 4-H Educator. Some of those items will include: organizing schedules for the camp counselors in a folder, typing camper schedule cards, checking camper registration forms, making phone calls to campers and counselors about missing information on paperwork, organizing camp craft & other camp supplies for the counselors and deans, collecting data for camp T-shirt order and other camp activities. Be responsible for working closely with deans of camp to get info and supplies to counselors for workshops. Take camp phone calls when needed for basic camp info. Assisting in camp clean-up and putting camp supplies away in storage in an orderly fashion. Helping with camp and camper evaluations. Assist with creation and coordination of the county skillathons and book checks. Junior Fair: Responsible for assisting and managing the pre-fair project judging. Scheduling judging times, contacting judges, and organizing post-judging packets for State Fair Judging representatives. Helping with the prep, organization, and management of the 4-H Chuckwagon during the week of the fair. This will include opening and closing of the building, coordinating with clubs as the work shifts and managing deliveries. Opening and closing of the Jr. Fair booth building. Take directions and guidance from all staff members. Complete assignments in a timely manner. Promote the OSU Extension Office as a positive educational opportunity for our community. Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance when working in the OSU-Fayette County Extension Office or any Extension event/activity or program. Work cooperatively with co-workers. Be flexible and willing to fill in where needed. Be a self-starter. Assist with answering phones and the front desk as needed. Assist Extension Educators and Agriculture Education instructors before, during, and after the fair. Be a liaison between the youth and the Educators. Be supportive of all OSU and Fayette County Extension Policies, 4-H Committee Policies, and any county fair policies.

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