• Job Description

  Req#: 506374

  Department Overview:	Division of Extension Buffalo County is located in Alma, Wisconsin. The purpose of their work is bringing university research and resources to people where they live and work. This position will support primarily the Wisconsin 4-H program in Buffalo County.
  Anticipated Start Date:	5/28/2024
  Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	8/9/2024
  Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote
  Anticipated Hours Per Week:	20-40
  Schedule:	Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm with some nights and weekends for programs
  Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	$15.00 - $17.00 per hour
  Number of Positions:	1
  Qualifications:	• Must be 18 years of age or older. Individuals 21 years of age or older preferred. • A post-secondary college student who plans to return to school in the fall. Employment will require a criminal background check
  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 Division of Extension mission and the Wisconsin 4-H youth development principles and practices. • Experience with Microsoft Office computer software. Willingness to learn 4-H Online software.
  Position Summary/Job Duties:	1. Assist in the planning, implementation, and delivery of 4-H day and overnight camp programs. 2. Communicate with and guide 4-H members and volunteers as they participate in 4-H learning experiences. 3. Communicate the value of 4-H programs using multiple modes. 4. Assist in monitoring youth and adults to ensure compliance with program risk management policies and prevent accidents.
  Physical Demands:	Must be able to lift 20 pounds of equipment. Must be able to walk and stand for significant periods of time.
  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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