OSU Extension seeks 4-H summer intern

OSU Extension information

Applications are now being accepted at the Van Wert County Extension office for a 2012 4-H summer intern. The OSU Extension 4-H Intern will be required to work closely with the Extension 4-H program coordinator, office associate, 4-H Council, club advisors and teen volunteers helping to organize and conduct a wide range of 4-H program activities. These activities include but are not limited to 4-H Camp, Junior Fair projects, project judging and interviews, clover bud camps and other educational activities conducted by the program.

Those seeking this rewarding position must be willing to commit to flexible work hours to cover required 4-H activities, many of which take place in the evenings and on weekends. Other skills needed for the applicant to be successful in this position are strong communication and people skills, to be able to relate to a diverse audience of adults, teens and younger youth; good organizational skills, to be able to work on multiple projects at the same time and meet various deadlines; strong leadership abilities; self-motivation and a strong work ethic; and creativity to bring new ideas to 4-H activities.

First priority will be given to Van Wert County college level students or high school graduates who possess 4-H experience.

The deadline to submit cover letter, resume and a completed OSU application is April 20. Applications and a detailed internship position description are available online at http://vanwert.osu.edu or can be picked up at the Van Wert County Extension Office, 1055 S Washington St, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Completed application, resume and cover letter should be sent to the Van Wert County Extension Office, 1055 S Washington St., Van Wert, OH 45891.

For additional information or questions contact the OSU Extension office in Van Wert at 419.238.1214.

This project is funded through a grant from The Van Wert County Foundation.