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St. Croix County 4-H Student Help

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508544
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Wisconsin 4-H Program
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: ST. CROIX COUNTY UW-EXTENSION
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Education and Training, Child Development and Care, Customer Service

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 26, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 December 18, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 15 Maximum: 30

Schedule:

 15-30 hrs/wk. - flexible work schedule as approved by supervisor and dictated by work
This position may be extended past 12/18/2025 contingent on budget and proof of enrollment.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 A flexible and supportive work environment.
Assist in the supervision and delivery of 4-H overnight camping programs.
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.
Assist with countywide 4-H project programs.
Be present at the Pierce County Fair and aid with scheduled Extension/4-H 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 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.
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:

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:

See above

Physical Demands:

Standing for long times and lifting 15-40 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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