• Job Description

  Req#: 511057

  Department Overview:	4-H programming aims to engage youth in activities to increase their leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills. Our programs center on the 4-Hs—head, heart, hands, and health. This is the foundation for everything we do.
  Anticipated Start Date:	05/26/2026 (12 weeks, start and end date flexible)
  Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	08/21/2026 (12 weeks, start and end date flexible)
  Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote
  Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40
  Schedule:	Varies, must be able to work occasional nights and weekends
  Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: 15.50
  Number of Positions:	1
  Qualifications:	Evidence of effective leadership skills in school or community organizations. Experience in youth related outreach education preferred. Strong commitment to Division of Extension mission & 4-H Youth Development principles and practices; 4-H experience desirable. Experience with Microsoft Office computer software and other technology skills desirable. 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 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 creatively and flexibly solve problems as they arise. Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated. Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
  Position Summary/Job Duties:	Assist in the supervision and delivery of 4-H overnight camping programs. Assist with the coordination and delivery of 4-H summer programming. Prepare media releases related to Extension program events/activities. Provide educational support and assistance for pre-fair events such as cake revue, and other as needed. Be present at the Barron County Fair and provide assistance and leadership to youth judging and scheduled events as needed. Serve as an educational resource and role model and help provide leadership and guidance for 4-H Older Member educational events and activities. Assist in Extension-based additional short term programming as opportunities arise. Other work as designated by 4-H Program Educator.
  Physical Demands:	Must be able to perform the job duties listed above.
  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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