Potential 300 hours maximum.

Internship hours are variable and may include evenings and weekends.

Extension faculty and staff will determine hours and schedule.

Location includes the Boise area.

Work with University of Idaho Extension 4-H to develop and support International Exchange inbound and outbound opportunities for youth and families statewide. The mission of the Idaho 4-H program is to help youth acquire knowledge, life skills, and attitudes that enhance their lives. Provide a safe, caring and enriching exchange experience. Work with staff, volunteers, families and youth to offer a high-quality based program. 4-H International Exchange countries currently include delegates to and from Japan, Korea, Finland, Norway, Argentina, and Costa Rica. This internship position will support the continued growth of the exchange program. Continuation of the internship is based on availability of funding.

Exchange program statewide. Assist in coordination, planning, selection, training and support of host families and delegates. Required to assist with transportation arrival and departure of Japanese and Korean delegates in Boise and statewide. Provide a safe, caring, and enriching environment. Report directly to 4-H International Exchange Program Specialist.

Support 4-H staff and faculty by recruiting and screening qualified candidates. Conduct orientation and training on UI and 4-H policies and basic youth development practices and support all volunteers. Answer questions, explain and promote the 4-H International Exchange program and provide support to potential families and youth.

Work with Extension 4-H staff and faculty to ensure support of delegates and host families. Create, strengthen, and maintain good relationships with counties and expand program and services to families. Assist in tracking and maintaining enrollment data and complete reports on time as determined by International Exchange Program Specialist and Idaho 4-H.

Participate in youth development trainings, meetings as related to program.

Comply with the University of Idaho policy on affirmative action and equal opportunity as stated in the University of Idaho Faculty and Staff Handbook by: Contributing to the Idaho Cooperative Extension System and County Extension System affirmative action plans.

• Must be able to pass UI criminal background check.
• Must be 18 years or older and enrolled in college at time of application.
• Must possess own transportation.
• Must be available for delegate July arrival and delegate August departure in Boise.
• Experience in working with individuals from varying cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to: use word processing program and basic knowledge of Excel, graphic design software; multi-task and meet deadlines; maintain confidentiality; work cooperatively with others

Requires: First aid and CPR certifications within one month of hire. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background and/or driving investigation.

• Familiarity with and/or interest in International Exchange and travel.
• Experience with 4-H Youth Development
• Ability to speak a foreign language.

Ability to: perform essential duties efficiently and accurately including transporting program equipment, supplies and luggage as needed, actively interact with children and families, with or without reasonable accommodations and without endangering incumbent or other employees. Manual dexterity to perform general office functions and operate standard office machines.

In addition to completing the online application form, please include a cover letter addressing minimum and desirable qualifications.

Application due: Review begins February 15, 2018. Selection will be made by March 1, 2018.

Contact for more information:
Judith McShane, 4-H Program Specialist
University of Idaho, Extension 4-H Youth Development
[email protected]
1904 E. Chicago Street Suite A-B
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
208-454-7655

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is the policy of the regents that equal opportunity be afforded in education and employment to qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. It is also the policy of the University of Idaho to not discriminate based on sexual orientation.