PAID INTERN POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR 4-H GREAT LAKES & NATURAL RESOURCES CAMP & 4-H EXPLORATION DAYS

Position                                                                    

Summer semester (approximately: May 14 to August 17)

30-40 hours/week; number of hours is negotiable and can vary weekly

      • Wage is $8/hour                                    

      • GPA minimum: 3.0

      • Office location is MSU Extension Children & Youth Institute/4-H

        Agriculture Hall Annex                                       

                                                                                                                                                           

Application Guidelines

Submit resume and cover letter by March 19, 2012* to:

Judy Ratkos, Senior Program Leader, CYI/4-H

160 Agriculture Hall, MSU

Phone:  517/432-7613; Email: ratkos@msu.edu; Fax:  517/355-6748           

* Interviews will begin March 20.

General Responsibilities

Assist with coordination, implementation and wrap up of two large, youth development conference called 4-H Exploration Days and 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp under the direction of Judy Ratkos, program coordinator.  Both are annual 4-H MSU pre-college programs. Exploration Days is held at MSU and attracts approximately 2,500 participants. GLNR Camp is held in Presque Isle with about 110 participants. For more information, visit http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/4_h_exploration_days and http://4h.msue.msu.edu/4h/glnrc.

Qualifications

 1.  Interest in gaining program planning and event coordination experience.

 2. Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to work well under deadline pressure.

 3. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

 4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

 5. Ability to accept responsibility and follow through as needed.

 6.  Demonstrated drive and initiative, enthusiastic, and possess a high energy level.

 7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

 8. Good critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

    9. Must have a driver’s license and able to drive an MSU minivan for errands and to and from camp.

  10. Must be able to lift 30 to 40 pounds.

  11. Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel or Access, and PowerPoint.

  12.  Some evening work is expected but will be known in advance.

  13. Strong interest in and some understanding of environmental education.

  14.  Past 4-H experience is useful but not required.

Specific Functions

1.   Coordinate and manage Exploration Days session supplies and audiovisual needs. Place orders, prepare items for instructor distribution, and maintain inventory. Handle details of correspondence, accounting, and other related functions pertaining to the management of session supplies and AVs. Attend the entire event (other than time possibly needed to attend MSU classes) including staying overnight at Akers Hall with the rest of the event headquarters staff, Tuesday, June 19 to Friday, June 22, 2012.

2.   Serve as administrative assistant for 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp. Assist with camp coordination including correspondence, accounting, processing applications, making group assignments, packing, unloading and driving an MSU van to and from camp. Attend the entire camp and arrive a day early, Saturday, July 28 to Saturday, August 4, 2012.

3.  Assist with participant housing assignments.

4.   Gather data for reports and program evaluation.

5.  Assume other program-responsibilities as needed.