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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, 4-H and Agriculture Education Branch
and the 4-H Foundation of Alberta
Summer Staff Opportunities
During the Summer of 2009, 4-H requires the services of a number of Summer Staff to assist with the development and administration of a wide variety of programs and services. Under the supervision and guidance of professional staff, self-motivated individuals will apply skills while gaining knowledge and experience.
Mandatory requirements include:
- Completion of one year post secondary education
- Must satisfy the 4-H Screening Process including a criminal records check and submission of driver's abstract.
- Mandatory for the Summer Program Assistant/Project Coordinator positions – Standard First Aid certification
- Mandatory for the Lifeguard positions - NLS certification
Desirable
- Prior 4-H experience
- Two years post secondary education
- Class 4 Driver’s License
- Position related certification (canoeing, archery, etc.), environmental training, previous camp involvement and leadership/facilitation experience – for some positions
Wage range: $14.00 – 18.00 per hour depending on education level and 4-H work experience. 4-H wage rates are currently under review.
Employment period approximately May 1 to August 31, 2009 (varies with position) and may terminate at any time prior to the end of this
term due to budget or operational requirements of the department. All positions require staff to work some evenings and weekends.
Available Positions
Provincial 4-H Summer Program Assistant (Lifeguard and Non-lifeguard) (Airdrie: May 1-August 31) 4 to 6 positions
(one or two positions may be offered June 29 – August 31)
- Assist summer staff team with program development, delivery and evaluation of various week-long provincial
4-H member programs. Requires individuals to work at various program sites throughout Alberta.
Provincial 4-H Summer Program Project Coordinator (Airdrie: May 1 – August 31) 1 to 2 positions
- Lead summer staff team with program development, delivery and evaluation of various week-long provincial 4-H member programs. Requires individuals to work at various program sites throughout Alberta.
Alberta 4-H Outdoor Adventure/Lifeguard (May to June) and 4-H Summer Program Assistant/Lifeguard (July to August) (Airdrie/Alberta 4-H Centre, Westerose: May 1-August 31) 1 or 2 positions
- Assist with the planning and coordination of Foundation programs and assist summer staff team with the delivery of various week-long provincial 4-H member programs. May require individuals to work at various program sites throughout Alberta.
Provincial 4-H Summer Travel Coordinator (Airdrie: May 1-August 31) 1 position
- Assist with the planning and coordination of 4-H travel and exchange programs.
Provincial 4-H Summer Program Media Release Coordinator (Edmonton: May 1 – August 31) 1 position
- Assist various program specialists and staff to publicize provincial 4-H summer programs.
4-H Program Assistant (Barrhead/Fairview and Airdrie/Stettler) 2 positions (one for either location)
- Assist with regional summer programs and provincial livestock events. These positions will work closely with the
4-H Specialist responsible for these events to plan and implement a variety of activities.
APPLICANTS MUST:
Submit a Resume and cover letter clearly indicating which position or positions are being applied for.
Send resume to:
Mark Shand
4-H Specialist – Programs
4-H and Agriculture Education Branch
97 East Lake Ramp NE
AIRDRIE AB T4A 0C3
Phone: 403-948-8509 or Fax: 403-948-2069
DEADLINE for receipt of applications is 4:30 pm on January 15, 2009. If sent by fax, it is your responsibility to verify that we have received all the pages sent. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted by January 31, 2009.
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