About the role#
This position supports the 4-H program in Fayette County. You will work with Extension Educators and Agriculture Education instructors to manage camp operations and junior fair activities. This role requires good judgment and the ability to represent the university with integrity.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate activities for other student employees and serve as a liaison between youth and Educators.
- Attend counselor meetings and serve as an overnight Camp Counselor at Camp Clifton.
- Manage camp logistics including organizing paperwork, schedules, camper registration forms, and craft supplies.
- Handle camp-related communications, including phone calls to campers and counselors.
- Assist with camp clean-up, storage organization, and camper evaluations.
- Manage pre-fair project judging, which includes scheduling judges and organizing post-judging packets.
- Oversee the 4-H Chuckwagon during the fair, including managing deliveries and club work shifts.
- Open and close fair buildings and booths.
- Provide front desk support, answer phones, and promote the Extension Office as an educational resource.
What you'll need#
- Previous experience and knowledge in a student assistant role.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a professional environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington Court House, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through the first week of August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Hours: Up to 38 hours per week with varying shifts, including early mornings, weeknights, and weekends.
About The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University operates as a public land-grant research university. It was founded in 1870 and maintains its main campus in Columbus, Ohio. The institution manages regional campuses in Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark, and Wooster. It serves a large student population through teaching, research, and service programs.
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