Citizenship Washington Focus, Program Assistants

Our Mission: 4-H believes in young people and gives all youth equal access to opportunity. For over 100 years, 4-H has supported the next generation of true young leaders. National 4 H Council (Council) is committed to providing leadership and resources so that 4 H programs are available to youth across the U.S. As the nation’s largest youth development organization, 4-H grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. Our team is dedicated to helping kids – nearly 6 million every year - achieve their boldest dreams. It empowers them, but also their communities, through programs in STEM, Agriculture, Healthy Living, and Civic Engagement. The 4-H experience consistently results in youth who are two times more likely to excel in school; four times more likely to take action in their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; and two times more likely to pursue STEM education or careers. Together, we can create #opportunity4all.

Position Summary

Council seeks energetic onsite Program Assistants (PAs) to participate in the Citizenship Washington Focus educational program, an intense and exciting learning experience for youth and adults from all over the United States and worldwide. The position includes three weeks of training, six weeks of programming, and one week of program wrap-up.

The PA positions will begin May 9^th, 2022, and conclude July 15^th, 2022. During programming weeks, the PAs are expected to work with client groups for the entire stay, from Sunday afternoon until Thursday night, collaborating with each group’s coordinator and Council program and planning staff. Additionally, the PAs under this program must become licensed Class B Tour Guides for the Washington D.C. metro area and facilitate Council’s educational curricula to youth groups.

Responsibilities

Tour Guide Duties

• Lead trips into the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and provide commentary on points of interest throughout the city
• Facilitate participants’ learning from these educational opportunities.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Center and each group during stay in Washington D.C.

Program Facilitator Duties

• Lead educational workshops conducted on the hotel premises, including checking room-set-up and arrangements, audio-visual, entertainment equipment, speakers, and transportation.
• Arrange and or coordinate field trips, workshops, recreation activities.
• Assist with developing a specific curriculum for ongoing programs.
• Meet with adult and group leaders to assist and orient groups as they arrive
• Assist with providing recreational and other free-time activities for participants; facilitate workshops and any other program needs.

Skills and Qualification

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, preferred education beyond high school. Courses in political science, communications, history, and education are preferred.
• Prior experience in leadership roles, public speaking, and presentation skills is a plus.
• Must be at least 18 years old, be flexible, and work well with others under pressure.
• Must be a citizen of the United States and read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass the background check process and meet the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs’ medical and physical requirements. Must pass the tour guide exam.

ADA Requirements: The physical demands described here represent those that an Associate must meet to perform the position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Mostly requires a person to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per day)
• Requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. 
• Necessary math skills needed to calculate change (money), formulas, commissions, discounts,
• Must have the ability to lead tour groups in a major metropolitan area. 
• Must be able to read maps and use public transportation systems, including buses and trains. 
• Must be able to assist guests with luggage or bags as necessary. 
• Must be able to lift 20 to 40 pounds.