This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Education Program Assistant 2 position for the Division of Extension and Engagement in Malheur County at Oregon State University (OSU). This is a limited duration appointment expected to last until December 15, 2026.
This limited duration Education Program Assistant 2 (EPA 2) position is based at the Oregon State University Division of Extension and Engagement's (division) Extension Service Malheur County Office and will serve Malheur County. This 4-H EPA 2 is a member of the regional and statewide team of the OSU Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. This 4-H EPA 2 works as a team member to plan and conduct activities that bring 4-H youth development to the community. The position has regular contact with the public to promote awareness and interest in 4-H programs, and engage the public as volunteers, participants, and partners.
The 4-H EPA 2 collaborates with, and supports the efforts of, the managing 4-H faculty member and program staff. This includes organizing and/or supporting specific 4-H events and training programs, providing office assistance to clientele, maintaining records and documentation (both physical and digital), leaders and members involved in the 4-H program in Malheur County, assisting with recruitment, maintaining and carrying out the 4-H program and other Extension programs as needed. This 4-H EPA 2 will provide excellent and empathetic customer service to a broad and diverse audience when assisting the public by answering programmatic questions via phone, in-person, email, and by mail. This individual will also assist the managing 4-H faculty member with the development of culturally inclusive and socially cognizant marketing and promotional materials that ensure communication to a broad and diverse audience.
This individual will work with the managing faculty member to design, develop, maintain and/or carry out 4-H club-based Extension programs that serve broad and diverse populations in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. This includes complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual regulations.
The division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources. These activities will be included in the 4-H EPA 2's annual plan of work, impact statements and summary of accomplishments/achievements.
This position requires driving/traveling throughout Malheur County.
About Extension Malheur:
Malheur County is one of 36 counties in Oregon and is located in Eastern Oregon. Malheur County is also one of 10 Oregon counties to be identified as frontier. The Extension Service in Malheur County offers research-based information to strengthen communities, improve lives and manage resources with programs in 4-H Youth Development, Family & Community Health, Field & Forage Crops, and Livestock & Rangeland Management. To learn more about OSU Extension Malheur County, visit: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/malheur.
About Extension 4-H Youth Development Program:
4-H provides young people with intentional, high-quality learning experiences that promote positive interactions with adults and peers, sustained and active participation across time, and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world around them. This mission is accomplished through the work of volunteers, youth, community members, and professionals who organize and conduct learning experiences in club, group, community, and family settings. Programs are implemented in a manner that is consistent with the best practices in the field of youth development and respectful of local norms and culture.
4-H Faculty teach, develop materials, coordinate digital outreach activities and provide administrative oversight to a broad array of programs through out-of-school, after-school, in-school, and camping programming. This position oversees all 4-H programming and supervises volunteers with expertise in project areas (e.g., health, outdoor adventures, livestock, shooting sports, leadership, civic engagement, and robotics). Some 4-H experiences involve travel and overnight accommodations. 4-H faculty are required to assure compliance with Federal and State regulations related to youth protection, fund-raising, taxation, and the nonprofit status of 4-H and affiliated organizations. To learn more about 4-H and our programs, please visit: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h.
About the division: The Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/.
Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division's educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations.
Associate's Degree and three years of work experience (paid or volunteer) supporting community programs that serve children, youth or adults OR Bachelor's Degree and one year of work experience (paid or volunteer) one year of which must be working in youth development programs, adult education, teaching, program delivery or related functions OR Five years experience in a field related to the duties of the position AND a high school diploma or equivalent. AND Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skill to work with diverse audiences. Demonstrated skill to use computers for word processing, data management, and communications.
Requirements :
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a broad and diverse audience.
Experience (paid or volunteer) delivering and/or supporting educational programs.
Experience working with youth and volunteers.
Experience using computer applications such as or similar to Microsoft office.
General knowledge and ability to use computers, including proficiency with information technology, professional office software and collaborative work platforms.
Ability to work as a team member with other professionals and community members.
Ability to handle multiple, detail-oriented tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems, including websites, email newsletters, social media, and other tools in a changing technological environment.
Ability to successfully engage with broad and diverse populations in a culturally responsible manner.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Type:
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends depending on program needs.
Access to a vehicle is necessary as duties will require travel/driving throughout Malheur County to deliver programming and services.
Ability to transport (lift, carry, push and/or pull) up to 30 lbs. of instructional materials and/or equipment.
Position duties will include working in varied working environments including professional offices and county fairs.
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