| Urban 4-H Youth Development partners with youth-serving
organizations to build sustainable programs that meet the unique
needs of urban youth. The Urban 4-H Internship and Volunteer program
was created both as a resource for partners and a learning opportunity
for volunteers interested in youth development and youth workers
new to the field. Urban 4-H recruits interns and/or volunteers to
lead or co-lead 4-H after school programs at one or more partner
sites and provides training, education, and ongoing support to them
throughout their term. In turn, our partners gain quality staff
to lead their programs.
Internship Opportunities with Urban 4-H
Fall 2009 Opportunities (Leadership Digital Storytelling Programs)
Jackson Preparatory Magnet School (St. Paul)
Volunteer opportunities
Go Directly to the Application Form and Process
High-quality intern support
Urban 4-H is committed to providing the best support to both interns
and partners in order to advance the quality of programs for urban
youth. Research and experience tell us what it takes:
Comprehensive training and education: Interns
receive training before and during the start of the program
that prepares them to foster positive behavior, plan quality
lessons using the experiential learning model, and facilitate
positive youth development.
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Ongoing support/mentoring: Urban 4-H staff
meets regularly with interns as mentors, to support the development
of planning and problem-solving methods.
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Partner collaboration: Urban 4-H staff coordinates
regular meetings with interns and site coordinators to ensure
that both intern and partner needs are being met.
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Sufficient time to plan: In addition to a
variety of curricula and other resources, one of the best tools
we can give interns to ensure program quality is time to plan.
Urban 4-H interns receive paid planning time
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Evaluation and documentation: Urban 4-H staff
conducts evaluation of each intern to assess their development
as professionals. Interns provide weekly documentation of lessons,
activities, and feedback to be used as future resources.
Description of Program Leader Internship
The Urban 4-H Internship program has positions available for
interns who will plan and lead after school programming for urban
youth. These positions are 3-16 hours per week, depending on the
program site. During the interview, applicants have the opportunity
to express their interest and availability for each program site.
Fall 2009/2010 Youth Program Leader Opportunities
The goal of all Urban 4-H programs is for youth to drive their own learning. Urban 4-H Program Leaders are trained to plan safe, high-quality programs whereby youth walk away excited about what they are learning and able to articulate what that learning is. Several positions are open for the 2009/2010 school year with various organizations that partner with Urban 4-H Youth Development. NOTE: Multiple positions can be combined for those candidates who are seeking more hours. All positions are $11/hr unless noted otherwise. All positions are required to attend paid orientation and training. In addition, all positions have the opportunity for multiple-year involvement.
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Leadership Digital Storytelling programs
Through digital storytelling, youth engage in a process that shifts their roles from passive learners to emerging teachers. Photography and filmmaking are venues for youth to positively express themselves, communicate their passions, and engage in dialogue around diverse topics. Through the creation of visual media and the expression of personal voice, youth acquire new knowledge about issues of concern to them and skills that can be applied to new or unique situations that emerge in their communities. Storytelling through visual media enables youth to feel more connected to their lives. It leads to a greater understanding of their world, engages them as active community members, builds self-esteem, and enhances feelings of empowerment. We have several programs that will use digital storytelling to learn about leadership.
Jackson Preparatory Magnet School (St. Paul):
Two program leader position is available at Jackson. Both programs are 2 days a week, M/W from 2:35-4:45. Positions are 7 hours a week, which includes program delivery, planning, and preparation. One program leader will plan and deliver a science enrichment class for youth in grades 1-3. The second position available is to teach a class to 1-3 graders (subject is negotiable). This position begins as soon as the hiring process is complete and ends in April 2010.
For questions, call Jessica Russo at 612-624-7625 |
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Primary responsibilities include:
- Deliver educational program with children during nonschool
hours
- Prepare lessons and program activities (i.e. food and fitness,
technology, leadership, arts, aerospace)
- Assist in planning and provide leadership to field trips and
all other off-site activities
- Maintain program, evaluation, and lesson documentation
- Work collaboratively with Urban 4-H Youth Development team
and community partners and volunteers
- Supervise and enforce program rules and expectations
Required qualifications:
- Current college or university student
- One year of experience working/volunteering with and/or on behalf
of youth
- Success in teaching and leading youth activities
- Ability to effectively work in culturally and ethnically diverse
settings
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Good communication skills
- Flexibility and dependability
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Computer skills
- Access to reliable transportation
Preferred qualifications:
- Currently majoring in education, youth or child development,
sociology, psychology, or related field; foreign language skills.
Pay
- $11/hr. Hours include training as well as program planning and
delivery.
Application Process
Applications for Fall 2009/2010 positions are due by Friday September 11 2009.
To apply, fill out and send an application, resume, and cover letter to:
Jessica Russo
Urban 4-H Youth Development Office
495 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Fax: 612-624-7793
pier0239@umn.edu
Application forms (updated Jan, 2008):
Urban 4-H will contact you to schedule an interview after reviewing
your application. Feel free to call beforehand with any questions.
A decision will be made after the interview, and final hiring is
contingent upon successful completion of screening process (background
check).
For questions please contact:
- Jessica Pierson Russo, Urban 4-H Program Coordinator
Phone: 612.624.7625
Fax: 612.624.7793
Email: pier0239@umn.edu
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Volunteer Opportunities with Urban 4-H
Program Assistants
- Volunteers are needed to aid in planning and/or delivering 4-H
after-school or site-based programs in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
These programs, which occur during nonschool hours in both school
and community based settings, allow youth to explore a variety
of interests through hands-on learning experiences. Activities
may include homework help, 4-H enrichment activities, and recreation.
Programs typically run once or twice a week, any time between
2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. during the school year, or 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. in the summer time, Monday – Friday. Volunteers
can choose from over 10 different program sites based on their
interests.
Urban Youth Lead Assistants:
- Work with any of our Urban Youth Lead programs on a weekly or
bi-weekly basis. Volunteers are needed to help plan and lead sessions
as well as aid in recruitment for programs. Urban Youth Lead Assistants
need to have a strong desire to work with adolescents in their
own leadership development. Programs typically run once or twice
a week between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. during the school year,
Monday – Friday.
Project Leader
- Project leaders share their interests and skills (e.g. photography,
rocketry, computer science, foreign language) with a small group
of youth and possibly adult volunteers. Demonstrations may be
over a period of weeks or only one time, lasting from 45 minutes
to 2 hours.
Media/Web Design
- Volunteers are needed to help design and implement an Urban
4-H web system, as well as other informational and promotional
materials. Hours are set between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
- Friday
For questions or an application please contact:
- Jessica Pierson Russo, Urban 4-H Program Coordinator
Phone: 612.624.7625
Fax: 612.624.7793
Email: pier0239@umn.edu
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