• 2021 NOVA 4-H Summer Staff Application

    Thank you for your interest in joining Team NOVA at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational & Conference Center! It is because of YOU that over 2,000 youth will have an amazing experience at camp this summer.
  • Personal Information

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  • Education

  • Please list any college experience you have:
  • Work Experience:

    Describe all paid, military, and applicable volunteer experience. Highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities that best demonstrate your qualifications for this position.
  • License & Certifications

    Include driver's license and other pertinent certifications (first aid, CPR, lifeguard, etc.)
  • Miscellaneous

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  • References

    Please list three references other than family members who can attest to your personality, character, and professional qualities. IF YOU ARE A NEW STAFF MEMBER YOU MUST ALSO COMPLETE REFERENCE FORMS (see below for more details).
  • New Staff: In order to complete the application process, you will need to have three references who have knowledge of your personality, character, and professional qualifications complete an online reference form.

    It will be your responsibility to contact your references and provide them with the link to our online reference form https://form.jotform.com/203024081167142

    Applications will NOT be considered and candidates will NOT be contacted for an interview until all three completed reference forms are received.  Be sure to give your references plenty of time to complete this form and follow up with them to verify the completion.  Remember that the priority application deadline is December 1st. 

  • Camp Skills

    Please list your knowledge and skills in the following areas using the following values: 1 = no interest, 2 = no experience, 3 = some knowledge/interest, 4 = can assist with activity, 5 = can instruct/lead activity
  • Desired Position

  • Identify the positions of highest interest and share your experience in each area.  If you have questions about what a position entails please email tennantk@vt.edu.

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  • Employment Dates

  • As a full-time seasonal employee of the 4-H Center, you are expected to be on time and present for all of the camp activities and trainings events listed below.  A typical week has a Sunday morning start time of 10am and Thursday evening end time of 6pm.

    If you are unable to be present for the dates below, please strongly consider your ability to committ to working at the 4-H center this summer.

    Review the list of TENTATIVE dates below and then check the appropriate choice below the list of dates.

    • February 26-28: TALT (unpaid)
    • Mid May (TBD): State Staff Training (unpaid)
    • Late May/Early June (TBD): Center Staff Training
    • June 6-10: Jr. Camp
    • June 13-17: Jr. Camp
    • June 20-24: Jr. Camp
    • June 27-July 1: Jr. Camp
    • July 2nd: 4th of July Celebration
    • July 4-8: Jr. Camp
    • July 9-11: Specialty Camp Weekend
    • July 11-15: Jr. Camp
    • July 18-22: Jr. Camp
    • July 25-29: Camp Smile & Specialty Camp
    • Aug. 1-6: TBD/Specialty Camp

     

  • Certification

  • I hereby certify that all entries in this application are true and complete, and I agree and understand that any falsification of information herein, regardless of time of discovery, may cause forfeiture on my part to any employment in the service of the 4-H Educational Center. I understand that all information on this application is subject to verification and I consent to criminal history background checks. I also consent to references and former employers and educational institutions listed being contacted regarding this application. I further authorize the 4-H Educational Center to rely upon the use, as it seems fit, any information received from contacts. Information contained on this application may be disseminated to other agencies, nongovernmental organizations or systems on a need-to-know basis for good cause shown as determined by the center head or designee. 

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  • Virginia Cooperative Extension programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

    Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center at 434-248-5444 by the application deadline.
    *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

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