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Job Description
Position Summary
The Extension Intern, 4-H Youth Development, Eagle County is responsible for working with the 4-H Extension Staff and assisting in the organization and delivery of the Eagle County 4-H County Fair coordination. Primary job duties include assisting with the 4-H program and working with adult and youth volunteers in the design and implementation of educational programs. Qualified applicants must be 18 years old and possess organizational, leadership, and communication skills, computer skills with Microsoft Office, access to transportation adequate for the job responsibilities and the flexibility to work weekends and evenings. Current Eagle County 4-H members are not eligible to apply for this position.
Full Consideration Date
6/30/2026
Description of Work Unit
The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) was organized in 2006 to advance CSU's engagement and outreach missions. OEE includes CSU Extension, Learning Innovation (including CSU Online), the Colorado Water Center, and a variety of vibrant programs that engage the teaching, research, extension, and service missions of Colorado State University. The Vice President for Engagement and Extension (VPEE) is the principal administrative, academic, and fiscal officer for the division, reports to the CSU President, and works closely with the Provost/Executive Vice President. OEE works collaboratively across all Colleges and offices on campus and has strong engagement programs throughout Colorado, the Western US, and globally. At any given time, OEE includes over 400 employees. The total budget is approximately $95 million. OEE is one of the most institutionally comprehensive commitments to engagement and outreach among all land-grant and other universities. Propelled by OEE's leadership, nationally CSU is a Carnegie Engaged University (2008, 2014), is a member of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium, is an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University (2016, 2024) and is highly ranked for its online degree programs. Annually, Learning Innovation garners enrollments of over 15,000 learners and CSU Extension delivers approximately 500,000 educational contacts.
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Essential Job Duties

• Assist Eagle County 4-H staff with planning, coordination, and implementation of 4-H educational programs, activities, and events for livestock, horse, small animal, and general projects.
• Support Eagle County Fair operations including show clerking, event logistics, ribbon and supply distribution, judging support, fair setup and teardown, and assisting during livestock and non-livestock events.
• Work professionally with 4-H youth, families, volunteers, judges, and community partners while serving as a positive role model and providing general program support as assigned by Extension staff.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; OEE will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Supervision
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and not a current Eagle County 4-H member.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with youth, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Access to reliable transportation,
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends during Fair activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with 4-H, county fairs, livestock shows, youth programs, or event coordination.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

Application Instructions
For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 12:00 AM Mountain Time on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Please submit the following to apply:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

For questions regarding the application process, contact the OEE HR at OEE_HR@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Denise Kipp at Denise.Kipp@colostate.edu.
Salary Range
$18.00
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV
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Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
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