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Polk County 4-H Intern

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508542
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Wisconsin 4-H Program
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: POLK COUNTY UW-EXTENSION
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Education and Training

Department Overview:

 Extension’s Positive Youth Development Institute prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity and partnerships that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and afterschool programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 20, 2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 August 1, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

 As needed and approved by site manager

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 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.
Ability to assist in the supervision and delivery of 4-H overnight camping programs.
Ability to assist AmeriCorps Service Member in planning, coordinating, delivering, and teaching educational 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Day Camps and 4-H Cloverbud Day Camps.
Ability to assist with countywide 4-H project programs.
Be present at the Polk County Fair and aid with scheduled Extension/4-H events as needed.
Ability to serve as an educational resource and role model and help provide leadership and guidance for 4-H Older Member educational events and activities.
Ability to assist in UW-Madison Division of Extension additional short-term programming as opportunities arise.
If 21 years and older, travel and chaperone 4-H educational trips as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must be a post-secondary college student 18 or older (21 years and older preferred).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail and grammar.
Strong ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork in a 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 solve problems creatively and flexibly 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 UW-Madison Division of Extension mission and 4-H Youth Development principles and practices.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The 4-H Summer Intern will assist with various strategic responsibilities relating to Polk County 4-H outreach and programmatic presence. This includes but is not limited to website page creation and maintenance, social media management, retention, outreach marketing, and more. This summer position provides valuable pre-professional experience for educational and community-based careers. The 4-H Summer Intern is supervised by the Polk County 4-H Youth Development Educator and the Area 5 Extension Director.

Physical Demands:

Be on your feet and list approximately 15-30 lbs.

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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