Ag and Natural Resources4-H Assistant

Overview

Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources / 4-H Assistant supports the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Professor in delivering educational programs maintaining demonstration projects supporting youth development activities and assisting with office and community outreach efforts. This position provides hands-on support for agriculture and natural resource programming technology education demonstration garden maintenance pest monitoring projects community events and general Extension office operations.

The successful candidate will work with youth and community members assist with educational programming perform outdoor maintenance and agricultural tasks and represent the Extension office at community events and activities. This position requires flexibility initiative and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

This is a temporary funded part-time position ending January 15 2027.

Schedule

This position requires a flexible work schedule that may include evenings weekends and special events as needed. Work schedules will be coordinated with and approved by the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Professor based on program and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Agriculture & Natural Resources Support

• Assist the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Professor with educational and outreach programs.
• Support agriculture horticulture and natural resource projects and demonstrations.
• Monitor and assist with pest insect and related agricultural research or educational projects.
• Assist with data collection observations and reporting as directed.
• Maintain demonstration plots gardens and landscape areas.

4-H Youth Development

• Assist with planning organizing and conducting 4-H youth programs and activities.
• Teach and support robotics and technology-related educational programs.
• Work directly with youth participants in a positive safe and educational manner.
• Help prepare educational materials and activities for youth programs and workshops.

Demonstration Garden & Grounds Maintenance

• Plant water weed prune and maintain demonstration gardens and landscape areas.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as lawn mowers weed eaters and other grounds maintenance tools.
• Assist with seasonal landscaping and beautification projects.
• Ensure outdoor areas are maintained in a safe and professional manner.

Office & Administrative Support

• Assist with general office operations and administrative duties as assigned.
• Answer phones greet visitors and provide customer service to clientele.
• Assist with event preparation.
• Support educational program logistics and material preparation.

Community Events & Outreach

• Assist with community events educational workshops Heritage Days (formerly known as the Fair) other Extension activities.
• Help with event setup operation and cleanup.
• Represent the Extension office in a professional manner while interacting with community members and stakeholders.

Other Duties

• Perform additional job-related duties and special projects as assigned by the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Professor or Extension administration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth programs 4-H education or mentoring activities.
• Experience with gardening landscaping agriculture or natural resource management.
• Experience operating lawn maintenance or agricultural equipment.
• Customer service and office experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability and willingness to work with youth and the general public.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions work independently and function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a supervisor to develop and maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• Interest in agriculture natural resources horticulture youth development robotics or related fields.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Required Documents

Along with the online application please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

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

Advertised Salary

$18.00/hour

ADA

This position involves a combination of office work outdoor field work educational programming and community event participation.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing walking bending kneeling reaching and lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform outdoor labor for extended periods.
• Ability to operate equipment including lawn mowers weed eaters hand tools and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to load unload move and set up program and event materials.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain and in outdoor environments.

Environmental Conditions

• Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions including heat cold wind dust and precipitation.
• Exposure to insects plants soil and other agricultural or natural resource-related environments.
• Occasional exposure to noise from lawn and grounds maintenance equipment.

Mental Demands

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with youth adults community members and coworkers.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules priorities and program needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in a public-facing environment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

University Highlights

As Utahs student-centered land-grant research university Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning discovery extension and engagement. Founded in 1888 USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local regional and global communities advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah the nation and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nations second-oldest undergraduate research program USU prepares students to become active civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29800 students both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference which it joined July 1 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26 with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors and to the community where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education research discovery outreach and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or .

*updated 10/26

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In all circumstances Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

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Required Experience:

Junior IC