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4-H Youth Development Summer Intern - Price and Taylor Counties

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Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Area Extension Director - Area 3
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: PRICE COUNTY UW-EXTENSION
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities

Department Overview:

 Price and Taylor County 4-H are dedicated to the mission of 4-H which is to provide meaningful opportunities for all youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change. This is accomplished within three primary content areas, or mission areas – civic engagement and leadership, healthy living, and science.

Anticipated Start Date:

 June 2, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 August 23, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 40

Schedule:

 Approximately 40 hours per week divided evenly between the two counties which includes some evenings and weekends. Flexible hours upon request as needed.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Must be 18 years of age or older. Individuals 21 years of age or older preferred.
Employment will require a criminal background check
Student must be enrolled for credit at an educational institution. Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork in collaborative environment.
Values life-long learning and views position as a learning experience.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work well with adult volunteers and youth.
Ability to creatively and flexibly solve problems as they arise.
Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Evidence of effective leadership skills in school or community organizations.
Experience in youth related outreach education preferred.
Strong commitment to UWEX mission & 4-H youth development principles and practices.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Google computer software.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Assist in the supervision and delivery of 4-H overnight camping programs.
Contribute and deliver programs as a member of the “4-H team”. This team consists of support staff, 4-H Program Educator and 4-H Volunteer Leaders.
Help promote 4-H through a variety of avenues - social media, print media, radio, newsletters, etc.
Provide training and coordination for overnight and day camp counselors.
Prepare media releases related to UW-Extension program events/activities.
Be present at the Taylor County Fair and provide assistance and leadership to youth judging and scheduled events as needed.
Assist in the communication with and coordination of 4-H activities in the UW-Extension office.
Assist in UW-Extension additional short term programming as opportunities arise.
Prepare materials and make connections to promote 4-H throughout the county for the upcoming 4-H year.
Develop an activities summary at the conclusion of the summer that records participation and outcome evaluation

Physical Demands:

Position includes both sedentary computer work and physically active (including outdoors) work.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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