4-H Event Support Specialist - Penn State University : Job Details

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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about youth development? Join our team as a 4-H Event Support Specialist and play a vital role in helping our 4-H educators deliver exceptional youth programs. This position is responsible for supporting the creation and management of event registration sites and providing excellent customer service for 4-H and Extension youth events.Key Responsibilities:* Gather event data to build registration sites and manage event logistics.* Create and maintain 4-H and Extension youth event registration sites.* Provide support for participant inquiries and manage cancellations.* Process refunds for canceled registrations and events; manage financial reports to ensure accurate distribution of registration funds.* Design and send email campaigns to promote events.* Build targeted audience lists for event promotion.* Create pre- and post-event email communications for registrants.* Develop website promotions for external youth events.* Collaborate with program event leaders to fulfill reporting needs.Qualifications:* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Experience with event management and/or email marketing platforms* Experience with basic financial management tasks, such as processing refunds.* Ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently manage tasks.* Familiarity with 4-H or Extension programs is a plus.This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:* PA State Police Criminal Background Check* PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form* FBI Criminal Background CheckThis part-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting youth-focused events that promote education, leadership, and community engagement. Part-time hours and a supportive team environment make this an ideal role for individuals who are passionate about youth development and event management.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.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.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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-###-####.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterAffirmative ActionPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlinesUniversity Park, PA