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Northampton County 4-H Embryology Assistant

🇺🇸 Northampton County, PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $15 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ December 19th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Northampton County 4-H Embryology Assistant. This part-time role involves supporting and expanding the 4-H Embryology program in elementary schools, training and supporting teachers, collaborating with the 4-H team to plan and evaluate programs, promoting outreach, and assisting with fundraising activities.

Highlights
  • Support and expand the 4-H Embryology program in Northampton County elementary schools.
  • Train and assist teachers, especially those new to the program.
  • Collaborate with the 4-H team for planning, delivering, and evaluating the program.
  • Promote 4-H programs to new schools and audiences in the county.
  • Assist in procuring donations and support fundraisers like the annual 4-H Tree Sale.
  • Communicate effectively with members, parents, leaders, teachers, and agency staff.
  • Required computer skills for document creation and marketing.
  • Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable vehicle.
  • Bachelor's degree completed or in progress in youth development, education, science, engineering, or related fields.
  • Position requires clearances for working with minors and successful completion of background and motor vehicle record checks.
  • Compensation starts at $15.00 per hour for approximately 24 hours per week from January to June 2026.

Northampton County 4-H Embryology Assistant Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Northampton County 4-H program is seeking applicants for the part-time job of the Northampton County 4-H Embryology Assistant.
Job duties to include:
  • Support the current 4-H Embryology program in the local elementary schools and aim to expand its reach in the county.
  • Enhance program quality through training and support for teachers involved with the program, with particular emphasis on teachers new(er) to the program.
  • Work with the Northampton County 4-H team to plan, deliver, and evaluate the 4-H program.
  • Support 4-H program marketing and promotion for outreach to new schools/audiences across Northampton County.
  • Assist in the procurement of financial material donations for use in the 4-H program, including assisting with the annual Northampton County 4-H Tree Sale fundraiser.
  • Serve as a member of the 4-H staff team providing support to the general 4-H program as requested.
  • Assist the 4-H Extension Educator in reaching new audiences in accordance with the Penn State University Affirmative Action Policy.
  • Observe the operation of the Penn State Extension Office in Northampton County and gain an understanding of this youth development career for advancement.
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
  • Possess an understanding of youth development and be able to effectively teach and interact with youth.
  • Possess knowledge of educational principles and presentation preparation skills.
  • Familiarity with the 4-H Program is preferred.
  • Completed or enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in youth development, education, science, engineering, volunteer development or another related field.
  • Possess good communication skills needed for group presentations and individual communication with members, parents, leaders, teachers and agency staff.
  • Possess organizational and record keeping skills.
  • Possess computer skills for creating documents and marketing pieces.
  • Must have valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable vehicle.
  • Successful applicants will not be able to start work until clearances to work with minors have been received.
  • Applicant must be willing to work flexible hours.
Schedule:
  • Part time - January 2026-June 1, 2026, approximately 24 hours/week
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15.00/hour.
 
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
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