USU Extension in Washington County is in search of an individual who is upbeat and imaginative to fill the role of a Staff Assistant. The position requires 30 hours per week and provides benefits. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to function proficiently both independently and within a team. The position may require work in the evenings and on weekends. The Staff Assistant II will report to the Washington County Extension Director, and the job will concentrate on aiding the 4-H program coordinators and USU Extension faculty in providing youth programming throughout Washington County. Examples of potential areas of interest for the program include but are not limited to equestrian, junior livestock, shooting sports, healthy living, sewing, outdoor recreation, cooking, leadership, public speaking, robotics, coding, and gardening.

• Assist in the development of educational 4-H programs for youth in the areas of horse and livestock (e.g., hogs, lambs, cattle, and goats).
• Coordinate the organization of the Washington County Fair Animal Education Center.
• Coordinate the organization of elementary school field trips (i.e., Farm Field Days, Washington County Water Fair).
• Assist in the coordination and program delivery of 4-H horse and livestock shows, K-9 competitions, robotics tournaments, coding competitions, sewing conferences, and iSEE class enrichment.
• Build relationships with local equine and livestock organizations, businesses, and individuals.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and managing 4-H volunteers.
• Meet regularly with 4-H volunteer councils to plan activities and events (e.g., shows, competitions, demonstrations, and contests etc.)
• Participate in 4-H In-service and other USU Extension professional development conferences and events to stay current on industry best practices.
• Monitor 4-H program finances, recruit sponsors, and submit applications for funding.
• Maintain an accurate 4-H database of records in ZSuite and regularly collect evaluation data for impact reporting.
• Provide client support by covering the front office reception area when needed.
• Promote the Washington County 4-H program and its offerings to the broader community, especially underserved audiences.
• Serve diverse audiences and support the civil rights mandate of Utah State University Extension.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in an office setting or an associate degree/vocational training

• High school diploma/GED or aptitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth, volunteers, and community stakeholders
• Ability to plan, organize and direct educational programs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Valid driver's license - employee will be required to drive a county vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in equine and/or livestock education and management
• Knowledge of 4-H program policies and procedures, skills and experience with recruiting, supervising, and working with volunteers
• Experience with low income and under-served audiences
• Experience in working with youth and adults
• Familiarity with using social media outlets
• Skills and experience with related organizations/agencies and fostering positive relationships with community stakeholders

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.

USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

USU endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at 435-797-0122 or submit a request at hr@usu.edu.

Utah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is Utah’s land-grant and space-grant university. USU is one of only 146 research institutions in the U.S. classified as R1 “very high research activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU provides a high-quality education at an affordable price. With its main campus in Logan, the university serves approximately 27,500 students, including 24,255 undergraduates and 3,171 graduate students. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for 25 years.

USU’s statewide system features three residential campuses, 30 total campus locations, and 23 Extension education centers. The university employs 903 full-time faculty members, 124 executive administrators, and 1,649 full-time support staff. USU offers 115 undergraduate majors, as well as 91 master’s and 42 doctoral degrees. Learn more about USU.

A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital. Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.

The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah, a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region.

USU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

USU endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access in all aspects of employment to qualified persons with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Human Resource office at 435-797-0122 or submit a request at hr@usu.edu.

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Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov

*updated 11/2022