Part-time Equine 4-H Program Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Greensburg
May 20, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State Extension, Westmoreland County, is seeking applicants for a part-time Equine 4-H Program Assistant. Job duties to include: Prepare and communicate necessary horse information to volunteers and members. Prepare the agenda and attend monthly Adult Horse Leader Meetings. Attend Junior Horse Show Committee meetings. Prepare Westmoreland Fairgrounds for Horse events, including county shows, clinics, District Show, and other events. Coordinate and communicate with members, as well as Cloverbud evaluation and testing, Measuring Clinic, and Horsemanship Testing Schedules. Assist with the Indiana County Round-Up to be held at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. Complete paperwork for shows, including entry forms, show bills, pattern booklets, fairground rental, and other items as needed. Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies: Excellent organizational and time management skills The ability to work independently Strong communication skills and the ability to plan activities and educational programs. Able to carry equipment, educational materials, and supplies, with or without accommodation. Must be willing to work flexible hours Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $18.00. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines