Graceland University AmeriCorps Youth Launch seeks 3 Quarter-time members (450 hours) to serve with the Union County Extension Office. Members will lead youth activities through the extension office including planning, organizing, and running day camps and youth activities at the county fair and farmers’ markets and assisting with the 4-H program where needed.

Members will lead youth activities through the extension office, including planning, organizing, and running day camps and youth activities at the county fair and farmers’ markets and assisting with the 4-H program where needed.

Applicants must be 17 years or older to apply.

Interested candidates need to submit an application and resume to Jodi Hitz at jhitz@iastate.edu or drop off at the office at 500 E. Taylor Street, Suite A., Creston, IA  50801.  

Applications are available for pick up at the Union County Extension office. Applications are also available here: 2023 AmeriCorps Job Application.

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2023 at noon to the extension office. Interviews will be scheduled with potential candidates in mid-April. Term of employment runs from May-August.

For questions contact the Union County Extension Office at 641-782-8426 or email to jhitz@iastate.edu.  This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.

Members are provided a living stipend and an education award through Graceland University, which can be applied to past educational loans or future tuition.