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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Jasper County

We are your access to research-based information and services through Iowa State University, helping improve the quality of life in our communities.

The ISU Extension and Outreach, Jasper County Office is looking for a Summer Intern.

Title: County 4-H Summer Program Assistant

Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week) Mid May through the end of July

Job Description: Assist 4-H staff with comprehensive and research-based programming, county fair administration (before and during the county fair), assist with instructing and hosting educational programs (day camps, county fair activities etc….)

Supervisor: Jasper County Youth Coordinator

Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, one year work experience, Microsoft office skills: Word, Excel, & Outlook

If you know of anyone with these qualifications that may be interested in this position have them contact the Jasper County Extension Office at 641-792-6433 for a complete job description and application.

 

Jasper County 4-H Scholarship

Seniors the Jasper County 4-H Scholarship is available on-line by clicking here. The application is due to the office no later than April 17, 2013. Please let us know if you have any questions.

 

Jasper County Early Care & Education Symposium

Saturday

May 11, 2013

8:45 am – 4:15 pm

 

Des Moines Area Community College
Newton Campus
600 N 2nd Ave W
Newton, Iowa

 

Choose from a variety of breakout sessions.
6 hours of DHS approved training credit
Lunch included with paid registration!

 For details and a description of classes PRINT the two page brochure here.

If you can’t print the two page brochure, please contact Carol Camp with your address and we will send you one in the mail.

To register you must:
  1. Enroll on the DHS training registry
  2. Print both pages and complete the registration form attachment on this email
(when printing, change page orientation to landscape for best results) Please let me know if you’d prefer to have one sent to you in the mail.
  3.  Send form and $20 payment to: 
 

Jasper County Extension

550 N. 2nd Ave. W.

Newton, Iowa 50208

 

Please contact Carol Camp with any questions.
641-792-5437

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