What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4-H Youth YEA-Reap Program Assistant position at Inside Higher Ed?
TITLE: 4-H Youth YEA-Reap Program Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension
REPORTS TO: 4-H Program Leader
CLASSIFICATION: Student- Temporary
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
STANDARD WORK HOURS: 20 hours per week
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The YEA-REAP Program Assistant will support planning, coordination, and evaluation of the YEA-REAP program including the YEA-REAP Summer Camp. This undergraduate position plays a key role in logistics preparation, evaluation activities, and multimedia data collection designed to capture program results and produce materials for program improvement and sponsor engagement.
Essential Job Functions
Assist with pre-camp planning and logistics, including scheduling, communication, and coordination with camp staff
Support development and preparation of camp evaluation tools and data collection materials
Help organize structured digital systems for surveys, feedback, and other camp evaluation activities
Coordinate video documentation processes for camper reflections and camp activities
Assist with setup of secure systems for campers to record and upload videos
Prepare prompts and guided questions for short camper video reflections and interviews
Help manage an on-site interview space for guided camper video recording
Oversee day-of evaluation activities to ensure surveys, interviews, videos, and reflections are collected systematically
Assist with organizing and compiling post-camp evaluation data, media, and related materials
Support preparation of digital summaries, reports, or short videos for sponsors and stakeholders
Collaborate with camp staff to ensure ethical and secure handling of participant data and media
Respect and follow all camper privacy, consent, and media permission procedures
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Clear and effective communication
Comfort with digital media tools such as video recording, file management, and cloud storage.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and coordinate activities in a dynamic camp environment.
Quick thinking and problem-solving
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Student in education, social sciences, communications, media, or a related field, or with relevant experience.
Interest in youth programs, program evaluation, or storytelling is a plus.
Licensing and Certifications: NA
Working Conditions
Work will involve exposure to outdoor and indoor conditions including physically active projects
Some travel is required
Maybe required to work some weekends, nights, or be on-call
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension
REPORTS TO: 4-H Program Leader
CLASSIFICATION: Student- Temporary
EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD
STANDARD WORK HOURS: 20 hours per week
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The YEA-REAP Program Assistant will support planning, coordination, and evaluation of the YEA-REAP program including the YEA-REAP Summer Camp. This undergraduate position plays a key role in logistics preparation, evaluation activities, and multimedia data collection designed to capture program results and produce materials for program improvement and sponsor engagement.
Essential Job Functions
Assist with pre-camp planning and logistics, including scheduling, communication, and coordination with camp staff
Support development and preparation of camp evaluation tools and data collection materials
Help organize structured digital systems for surveys, feedback, and other camp evaluation activities
Coordinate video documentation processes for camper reflections and camp activities
Assist with setup of secure systems for campers to record and upload videos
Prepare prompts and guided questions for short camper video reflections and interviews
Help manage an on-site interview space for guided camper video recording
Oversee day-of evaluation activities to ensure surveys, interviews, videos, and reflections are collected systematically
Assist with organizing and compiling post-camp evaluation data, media, and related materials
Support preparation of digital summaries, reports, or short videos for sponsors and stakeholders
Collaborate with camp staff to ensure ethical and secure handling of participant data and media
Respect and follow all camper privacy, consent, and media permission procedures
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Clear and effective communication
Comfort with digital media tools such as video recording, file management, and cloud storage.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and coordinate activities in a dynamic camp environment.
Quick thinking and problem-solving
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Student in education, social sciences, communications, media, or a related field, or with relevant experience.
Interest in youth programs, program evaluation, or storytelling is a plus.
Licensing and Certifications: NA
Working Conditions
Work will involve exposure to outdoor and indoor conditions including physically active projects
Some travel is required
Maybe required to work some weekends, nights, or be on-call
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.