Purdue Extension Intern, Elkhart County

Description

Purdue Extension delivers research-based education to the Elkhart County community across four program areas. You will work with a team of professionals during our summer fair-time preparation.

Responsibilities

1. Program delivery including: Summer Lunch Bunch, Mini 4-H Day Camp, Animal Science Day Camp, 4-H Kids Day and general educational programming.
2. Assist with pre-fair 4-H program preparation: Data entry, 4-H judging, and the set up and tear down of displays at the fair.
3. Assist with post fair 4-H activities, including recordkeeping and inventories.
4. Assist with 4-H Livestock auction.
5. Assist with general office duties including news releases, copying, correspondence, filing, assisting other office staff with mailing, copying and other general office duties.
6. Other duties may be assigned by the Office Coordinator or 4-H Support Staff as needed.

Qualifications

1. Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be a full-time college student qualified for EARN Indiana funding.
2. Candidates with some knowledge of 4-H and or the Extension Service are preferred.
3. Candidate must be able to communicate well, be highly organized, detail oriented, able to accept direction from others, self-motivated and enjoy working with diverse groups of people.
4. Computer skills with Microsoft Office strongly preferred.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn about the structure and informal educational role of Purdue Extension through direct mentorship with Purdue professionals.
2. Gain practical skills in preparing and delivering public educational programs
3. Develop interpersonal communication skills
4. Build leadership skills by organizing 4-H youth activities from camps to project check-in
5. Broaden your knowledge across core Purdue Extension program areas including 4-H Youth Development, Health & Human Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources and Community Development.

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