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November 12, 2007

4-H Career Postings: November 12, 2007

National 4-H Council
Wonders of Washington Program Assistant Positions Open
4-H/Army Youth Development Project Education Technology Specialist Assignment
Arizona
Idaho
Indiana
Maine
Maryland
New Jersey
New York
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Virginia

National 4-H Council
Visit fourhcouncil.edu/Careers to access more information about the following jobs available at National 4-H Council, Chevy Chase, Md.

Accounting Manager
Director, Corporate Marketing Partnerships
Sales Representative-Supply Service
System Administrator-Information Technology

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Wonders of Washington Program Assistant Positions Open

Job Summary: A National 4-H Council Program Assistant will become a licensed Class B Tour Guide for the District of Columbia metro area and will facilitate National 4-H Council�s educational curricula to groups of youth from across the country. These job functions are accomplished in collaboration with each group�s coordinator as well as Council program staff and planning staff. National 4-H Council programs are intense and exciting learning experiences for youth and adults from all over the United States and the world. Program Assistants make these programs successful by using their skills and knowledge to help the participants have the most educational and fun experience possible in Washington DC and at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center.

Program Assistants for the Wonders of Washington (WOW) programs must be able to successfully fulfill the requirements of the D.C. Tour Guide License.

Applicants must:
- Have experience in leadership roles, public speaking, and presenting
- Be flexible and work well under pressure and with others
- Be at least 18 years old and no older than 23
- Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with education beyond high school preferred. Courses in political science, communications, history, and education preferred
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be able to read, write and speak the English language
- Pass a satisfactory background check
- Successfully complete the tour guide exam and meet the medical and physical requirements of DCRA.

Specific P.A. Roles

Tour Guide: Program Assistants lead trips into the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and provide commentary on points of interest throughout the city, so that participants learn from these educational opportunities. PA�s are the primary liaison between the National 4-H Youth Conference Center and each group during their stay at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center.

Program Facilitator: Program Assistants lead educational workshops conducted at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center. This role may include checking the arrangements for room-set-up, audio-visual, entertainment, speakers, transportation, field trips, workshops, recreation, and developing specific curriculum for ongoing programs. PA�s must also meet with adult and group leaders where they assist and orient groups as they arrive, help to provide recreational and other free-time activities for participants, facilitate workshops, and other program needs.

Departmental Intern: WOW PA�s will also have the opportunity to work with various departments within National 4-H Council. Duties will be assigned as needed and based on the interest of each individual PA. Departmental experience will include: Resource Development, Marketing, Accounting, Hospitality, Supply Services and Executive Office.

Terms of Employment: The agreed upon salary is $300 per week. PA�s are required to reside in provided housing, at The National 4-H Youth Conference Center, Gertrude Warren Hall, group housing. Dates of employment are January-May. Travel to and from Washington is at the PA�s own expense.

Please visit our website at for more information on the application process and hiring timeline:
http://www.4hcwf.org/programassistant.aspx

Send or fax cover letter & resume to:
National 4-H Council
Attn: Lita Haarer
7100 Connecticut Ave.
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Fax: (301) 961-2894
careers@fourhcouncil.edu

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4-H/Army Youth Development Project Education Technology Specialist Assignment

The 4-H/Army Youth Development Project is seeking an education technology professional currently employed by Extension in a Land Grant University to take a TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST assignment at the Army West Region Office in San Antonio, Texas.

Specialists in this role will provide technology and youth programming assistance to Child & Youth Services (CYS) teams at garrisons within and beyond the West Region. Working as part of an international team, the Specialist will provide support and training in Youth Technology Lab Programming and Integration, Child and Youth Management System (CYMS), Youth Development programming, and 4-H. All training is provided for Specialists working on this strong, supportive team.

The 4-H/Army Youth Development Project (4-H/AYDP) is a collaboration between National 4-H Headquarters and U.S. Army CYS, creating an exciting job opportunity for extension professionals!

The Specialist must have the commitment of his/her home university to maintain his/her Extension employment for a one year 4-H/AYDP assignment. The Specialist will be stationed at an Army region office and be part of the region Child and Youth Services team. Extensive travel is required, within and outside the assigned Region, to provide training & technical assistance to Army CYS garrison staff in support of Army-wide 4-H and CYS initiatives.

For information and application instructions, or questions contact Mark Otto, Technology Coordinator by e-mail (mark.otto@fmwrc.army.mil) or phone (571-243-3874). We look forward to hearing from you.

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Arizona
Executive Director
Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation

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Idaho
Extension 4-H/Youth Development Specialist (Assistant Professor)
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho or Boise, Idaho
Contact:
Dr. Arlinda Nauman
Chair, Search Committee
State 4-H Office
PO Box 443015
Moscow, ID 83844-3015
Phone: 208-885-7276
Fax: 208-885-4637
Email: anauman@uidaho.edu

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Indiana
Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development/Consumer and Family Sciences
Randolph County, Winchester, Ind.

Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Lawrence County, Bedford, Ind.

Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Clinton County, Frankfort, Ind.

Extension Educator
Agricultural Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development
Orange County, Paoli, Ind.

Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Jay County, Portland, Ind.

Extension Educator
4-H Youth Development
Spencer County, Rockport, Ind.

Extension Educator
Agricultural Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development
Fountain County, Covington, Ind.

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Maine
Assistant or Associate Extension Educator in 4-H Youth & Family Development
Androscoggin-Sagadahoc Counties - Job Announcement � Position #149
Visit http://www.umaine.edu/eo/jobs and search for Position #149 to learn more.

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Maryland
Extension Specialist
4-H Youth Development Animal Science
The Maryland 4-H Center, University of Maryland, Md.

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New Jersey
4-H Program Associate
Atlantic County, Pleasantville, N.J.

County 4-H Agent
Science, Engineering & Technology
New Brunswick, N.J.

County 4-H Agent
Newark (Essex County), N.J.

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New York
Youth Development Senior Resource Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Chenango County, Norwich, N.Y.

Youth Development Resource Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Essex County, Westport, N.Y.

Youth Development Issue Leader
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Genesee County, Batavia, N.Y.

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Oklahoma
Three 4-H positions are currently open:

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Urban Programs

Executive Director
Oklahoma 4-H Foundation & Assistant Extension Specialist

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
Science, Technology, Engineers and Math Programs

Visit http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/staff/positions.htm for more information.

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South Carolina
Two 4-H positions are currently open:

State 4-H Science/Tech Specialist

State 4-H Animal/Agriculture Specialist

Visit http://www.clemson.edu/employment/index.html and register for an account to learn more.

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Virginia
Associate Director, 4-H Youth Development, Virginia Tech
Virginia State 4-H Program Leader

Visit https://www.jobs.vt.edu and search for posting #070913 to learn more.

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