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Chippewa County 4-H Summer Assistant

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Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Area Extension Director - Area 6
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: CHIPPEWA COUNTY UW-EXTENSION
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education and Training, Government and Public Administration, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, STEM, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 Chippewa County 4-H Positive Youth Development (PYD) is committed to empowering youth to reach their full potential by fostering partnerships with caring adults. Serving more than 400 youth annually, our program provides meaningful opportunities to develop essential life skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, empathy, generosity, and healthy living. Through these experiences, youth are encouraged to lead, learn, and make their voices heard, preparing them to thrive as engaged citizens and future leaders.

Anticipated Start Date:

 May 15, 2026 (Negotiable at Hire)

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 August 23, 2026 (Negotiable at Hire)

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 40

Schedule:

 40 hours per week during the summer

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $16.00 

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 - Must be at least 18 years of age, as the position may involve working with youth in an unsupervised capacity.
- Some post-secondary education is preferred.
- Demonstrated positive attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork in a collaborative environment.
- Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of 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:

- Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and views the position as an opportunity for professional growth.
- Possesses strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with adult volunteers and youth.
- Skilled in creative and flexible problem-solving as challenges arise.
- Self-directed and self-motivated, with the ability to manage tasks independently.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of leadership experience in school, community, or organizational settings.
- Experience in youth-related outreach education is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications.-

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Gain hands-on experience in youth development, community engagement, and educational programming. This temporary summer position supports 4-H programs and events under the supervision of the Chippewa County 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator and Area Extension Director.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and delivering youth programs, workshops, and camps.
- Provide on-site support for events such as Summer Camp, Day Camps, Discover Wisconsin, and the Northern Wisconsin State Fair.
- Create and share promotional content (social media, flyers, newsletters).
- Help with volunteer coordination, recordkeeping, and outreach efforts.
- Organize supplies and assist with program logistics.

Physical Demands:

This position involves a combination of computer-based tasks and physically active duties, including outdoor work. Responsibilities may require lifting and moving program materials and supplies.

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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