Grafton County 4-H Operations & Enrollment Support Assistant

Come work with Us in Grafton County! The Grafton County 4-H Program Assistant provides year-round support for 4-H youth development programming, volunteer engagement, communications, and countywide events, including the North Haverhill Fair. This position blends administrative support, social media management, event coordination, and community outreach to strengthen the visibility, accessibility, and impact of 4-H in Grafton County. Work includes a mix of in-office, remote, and on-site responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities

Program & Administrative Support – 30%

• Assist with planning, organizing, and delivering 4-H programs, workshops, and county events.

• Support 4-H enrollment processes, recordkeeping, and data management in ZSuite and other systems.

• Provide timely communication and customer service to families, volunteers, and community partners.

• Assist with the development of youth-friendly materials, handouts, and branded resources.

Enrollment Growth, Retention & Outreach – 20%

• Help recognize youth and volunteers (awards, milestones, thank-you messages)

• Assist with activities that keep participants engaged year-to-year

• Support outreach to graduating members about next steps (volunteering, mentoring, or continued involvement)

• Help track participation and engagement over time

• Assist with efforts to connect alumni or returning participants

• Ensure accurate and complete event registration records

Event & Fair Planning – 20%

• Support year-round planning for the North Haverhill Fair, including logistics, scheduling, communication, and youth exhibit coordination.

• Assist with set-up, on-site operations, and breakdown during fair week.

• Help coordinate judges, volunteers, youth participants, and exhibit materials.

• Contribute to planning and execution of additional county events such as County Presents, STEM days, workshops, and outreach programs.

Volunteer Coordination – 20%

• Assist with volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and communication.

• Maintain volunteer records, including alumni

• Coordinate volunteer schedules for county events, including the N. Haverhill Fair.

• Provide on-site support to volunteers during major events.

Communications & Social Media – 10%

• Create, schedule, and monitor content for Grafton County 4-H social media platforms.

• Capture photos, stories, and event highlights to promote program visibility.

• Assist with communication between youth, families, and volunteers.

• Ensure all communications follow UNH Extension and 4-H branding guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Student position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Experience with social media platforms and basic design tools (e.g., Canva).

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.

• Experience with youth programs, customer service, or event coordination preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Other Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with 4-H, Cooperative Extension, or youth development programs.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Compensation Pay Range:

$15 /hour

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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