ALL LARIMER COUNTY POSITIONS REQUIRE
A COMPLETED
LARIMER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
(EITHER ONLINE OR
HARD COPY)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE
LARIMER COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
BY 5:00PM (MST) ON THE
CLOSING/APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE.
POSITION
TITLE: 4-H HORSE PROGRAM ASSISTANT – PART-TIME,
TEMPORARY
POSITION, 10 HOURS PER WEEK
POSITION
NUMBER: EXT.1789
DEPARTMENT: EXTENSION OFFICE
STARTING
SALARY: $14.00 PER HOUR
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: 10/15/2009
ALL
NEW EMPLOYEES AND REHIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY PROOF OF
THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: The following
statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not
include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The
organization retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential
functions of the job at any time.
·
Explain 4-H Youth
Development horse project and activities to interested youth and adults.
·
Register youth and
adults into 4-H horse program activities; process appropriate documents and
forms.
·
Plan, implement,
and evaluate 4-H horse program activities, contests, clinics, events and the
4-H horse project components of the Larimer County Fair.
·
Monitor 4-H member
and leader compliance with the 4-H program policies and procedures.
·
Respond to 4-H
leader and member requests for information; refer to appropriate Extension
staff, county departments/programs, community groups, or outside entities.
·
Coordinate 4-H
horse program activities with The Ranch and other entities.
·
Prepare
communications about the 4-H horse program; contribute pertinent articles to
the county 4-H newsletter and website.
·
Maintain
statistical records and reports related to the 4-H horse program.
·
Work as a team
with Extension 4-H Agents.
·
Use communication
and problem solving skills to navigate situations in the 4-H horse project.
·
Perform
administrative work in support of the 4-H horse program.
·
Attend meetings,
conferences, and workshops as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
·
Perform other
duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
KNOWLEDGE
OF:
·
Operation of
standard office equipment including computers, copiers, and audiovisual
equipment.
·
Routine software
and business applications including, but not limited to, word processing,
spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.
·
Mission of
Colorado State University Extension and its work in Larimer County, Colorado.
·
Volunteer
management, teamwork, time management, and problem solving skills.
·
4-H Youth
Development program mission and values.
·
Record keeping and
reporting procedures.
·
Available
community resources pertinent to the 4-H programs.
ABILITY TO:
·
Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with Extension Agents and support
staff, other county employees, representatives of other agencies and
organizations, 4-H families, and other members of the community.
·
Efficiently and
effectively organize and implement 4-H horse program activities and events.
·
Communicate
clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
·
Provide
professional customer service to 4-H members and leaders and others in the
public.
·
Guide 4-H
participants according to established program guidelines.
·
Manage volunteers
involved in the 4-H horse program.
·
Relate to youth in
order to promote leadership, skill development, and responsibility .
·
Refer 4-H
participants to Extension staff, other departments or agencies as appropriate.
EXPERIENCE
AND EDUCATION: Any combination of
Experience, Education, and/or Licenses/Certifications that would likely provide
the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Experience:
·
Two years of
experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties
and responsibilities
Education:
·
High school
diploma or GED required. Additional coursework or training in Extension
education, volunteer management, equine sciences, or related field preferred.
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