Careers & Opportunities
At 4-H Alberta…WE’RE HIRING
Join Alberta’s premier youth leadership organization!
4-H is a youth development organization that guides, supports and inspires Alberta’s greatest resource, the youth of Alberta. We are Alberta’s premier youth organization that encourages youth to learn to do by doing, and empowers them to become leaders and volunteers in their clubs, communities, countries, and the world.
4-H Alberta is the newly restructured organizational body that streamlines the governance, structure and operating functions previously handled by the 4-H Council of Alberta, the 4-H Foundation of Alberta, and the 4-H Section of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
With a century of leadership excellence; the organization is hiring!
Join Our Team
About:
We are dedicated to guiding, supporting, and inspiring Alberta’s youth, encouraging them to “learn by doing” and empowering them to be their best selves. At 4-H we foster an encouraging community that cultivates amazing leaders. Our Summer Camps provide a safe space for youth to create memories, learn new things, and form lasting friendships.
Opportunity for the 2025 Summer Season:
4-H Alberta is now hiring for the 2025 Summer Season! We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team. As a Summer Program Staff member, you will spend your summer creating and implementing dream summer camps, gaining valuable experience in program planning, coordination, and working with youth of all ages. Our Summer programs are 4-6 days long, with time off depending on the programs you’re working that week. Successful candidates will be creative, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Starting Wage: $18-22 based on experience and qualifications
- Start Date: May 5, 2025
- End Date: August 29, 2025
- Location:
- May-June: 4-H Alberta Centre, Battle Lake
- July-August: one of our 4 Camp Locations- South, Battle Lake, Northeast, Peace
- Accommodations: Provided during May- August
- Meals and Transportation: During working hours meals provided during July and August at various camp locations
- Programs in July and August require overnight stays at programs, some scheduled weekends will be required – Schedules provided at the start of position
- Planning and implementing safe, inclusive, and fun programming
- Developing and preparing summer program content and activities
- Coordinate and communicate with fellow 4-H Alberta staff
- Driving 4-H vehicles to and from assigned summer programs
- Overseeing daily operations, including supervision and safety of youth and volunteers.
- Managing conflict or incidents during programs
- Completing wrap-up tasks for each program
- At least one year of post-secondary education (asset)
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR/AED (Level C) certification, or ability to obtain
- Ability to obtain a clear police check with a vulnerable sector check
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Organized with efficient time management
- Comfortable instructing and working directly with youth
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Passionate about creating an inclusive environment
- Lifeguard certification; current or ability to obtain
- Experience working with youth, specifically in youth programming or summer camps
Email your cover letter and resume to 4hsummerjobs@4hab.com on or before February 17th. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered. We appreciate all applicants’ interest and will review applications based on education, qualifications, and experience. Only individuals who best meet the position’s needs will be contacted for an interview.
Applications accepted January 15 – February 17, 2025.
Interviews will be conducted February 18 – 27.
About:
4-H Alberta is a youth development organization that guides, supports and inspires Alberta’s greatest resource – our youth. We are Alberta’s premier youth organization that encourages youth to ‘Learn to do by Doing’ and empowers them to become leaders and volunteers in their clubs, communities, countries, and the world.
We are dedicated to guiding, supporting, and inspiring Alberta’s youth, encouraging them to learn to do by doing; and empowering them to be their best selves. At 4-H Alberta we foster an encouraging community that cultivates amazing leaders. Our summer programs provide a safe space for youth to create memories, learn new things, and form lasting friendships
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Opportunity for the 2025 Summer Season:
4-H Alberta is now hiring for the 2025 Summer Season! We are seeking a dedicated individual to assist the Summer Programs and Youth Development Coordinator for the spring and summer seasons. In this position, you will spend your summer supporting the summer program coordinator team in creating and implementing the 2025 4-H Alberta Summer Programs. Your role will be to set the team up for success through mentoring, providing resources, administrative duties, joining in the program to fill gaps, and more.
Along with the Summer Programs and Youth Development Coordinator, you will help oversee the team’s program planning and coordination and work with youth of all ages. Our Summer programs are 4-6 days long, with time off dependent on the programs that you’re working that week. The successful candidate will be creative, compassionate, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will have the opportunity to learn how to supervise staff, volunteers, and delegates and evaluate youth program(s). One or more years of 4-H Summer Programs experience is considered an asset
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and resources to Summer Program Coordinators
- Provide administrative support to the Summer Programs
- Support the development, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of safe and inclusive summer programs
- Oversee the daily operation of the program
- Support the mentorship and supervision of the volunteer Youth Leaders
- Work with fellow 4-H Alberta staff to successfully implement 4-H Alberta Summer Programs
- Conduct first aid and monitor the well being of delegates at the programs
- Provide support with team members and help manage any conflict and disciplinary issues when required
- Monitor safety and all procedures during the implementation of the program
- Ensure each program is being followed (implementing the agreed upon activities)
- Prepare an evaluation and summary of each program including an overview of the camp/ program, Youth Leader evaluations, accident reports, health logs, delegate feedback, etc.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- At least one year of post-secondary education completed (asset)
- Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License and obtain a Driver’s Abstract
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR/AED (Level C) certification, or ability to obtain
- Ability to obtain a clear police check with a vulnerable sector check
- Organized with efficient time management
- Comfortable instructing and working directly with youth
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Passionate about creating an inclusive environment
- Current Lifeguard certification
- Experience working with youth, specifically in youth programming or summer camps
- Wages will be based on a daily rate, during planning and while at programs, equivalent to $18-$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Accommodation and food are provided when at a program
- Position Headquarters and office space at the Alberta 4-H Centre, Westerose, AB
- Living accommodation can be provided at the Alberta 4-H Centre
- Training is included and required
Email your cover letter and resume to 4hsummerjobs@4hab.com on or before February 17th. Applicants without a cover letter will not be considered. We appreciate all applicants’ interest and will review applications based on education, qualifications, and experience. Only individuals who best meet the position’s needs will be contacted for an interview.
Applications accepted January 15 – February 17, 2025.
Interviews will be conducted February 18 – 27.
About 4-H Alberta
4-H is a youth development organization that guides, supports and inspires Alberta’s greatest resource, the youth of Alberta. We are Alberta’s premier youth organization that encourages youth to learn to do by doing, and empowers them to become leaders and volunteers in their clubs, communities, countries, and the world.
4-H Alberta is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
4-H Alberta is supported by hardworking and passionate people who are working tirelessly to create one of the finest youth development organizations in Canada. If this feels like an environment that you could thrive within, apply now!
Please note that in accordance with 4-H Alberta policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.