Purdue Extension- Lawrence County hiring a Summer Intern

BEDFORD— Purdue Extension – Lawrence County is looking for a 4-H Summer Program Assistant with flexible dates from May to August 2024.

Due to Lawrence County 4-H Council funding, this paid position is available to current college students with preferred study areas in agriculture, communication, education, or health.

The 4-H Summer Program Assistant is responsible for working with the Extension Office Staff with educational programming, preparation, and implementation of the 4-H programming during the
Lawrence County 4-H Fair. The Summer Program Assistant will work directly with Extension Educators
to plan, organize, and implement programs in Extension. Responsibilities are not limited to but may
include the following:

  • Assist all Extension Educators, as needed, with educational programs.
  • Assist office support staff, as required, on projects.
  • Coordinate educational workshops for various project areas. This includes contacting potential speakers/presenters and presenting at workshops.
  • Help Extension Educators recruit, promote, and organize a SPARK club.
  • Organize 4-H project check-in materials.
  • Assist with technical aspects of Fair Entry check-in/results
  • Assist with 4-H project check-in, judging, displaying, and check-out.

Applications must be received in the office or by email by April 20, 2024.

To apply for this position, send a completed application and resume to Lesley Lodmell at lodmell@purdue.edu or drop it off at the Purdue Extension- Lawrence County Office, 924 16th Street, Bedford, IN 47421. Applications and more details are available at https://bit.ly/SummerAssistant4H.

If you have any questions, please call 812-275-4623 or visit the Purdue Extension-Lawrence County office, 924 16th Street, Bedford, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.

For more information about Purdue Extension- Lawrence County or the 4-H program, visit
https://extension.purdue.edu/Lawrence.