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Positive Youth Development Student Assistant

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 511021
Division/Organization: Extension
Department: Wisconsin 4-H Program
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 3500 University Avenue
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communications, Broadcasting, and Media Arts, Education and Training, Child Development and Care, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Customer Service, Department and Office Assistants

Department Overview:

 UW-Madison Division of Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development builds community environments where Wisconsin youth grow into the effective, empathetic adults of tomorrow. We offer research-based local, state, and national 4-H experiences to more than 30,000 Wisconsin young people, age 5-19, where they practice the life and leadership skills that prepare them to thrive as adults.

Anticipated Start Date:

 3/15/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 8/22/2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 8 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

 Flexible

Must be available to support programming May 18-June 19, 2026. 20-30 hours/week available in the summer.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 1

Qualifications:

 Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite

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:

Good written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Positive Youth Development (PYD) Office Program Assistant will work with the Institute Administrative team to support PYD and Wisconsin 4-H state and national educational programs.
-Schedules logistics and secures resources for meetings, conferences, travel, and work unit operations
-Provides general office and administrative support
-Sends, receives, copies, and distributes communications to the appropriate entities according to established policies and procedures
-Tracks, stocks, orders, and inventories office and programming supplies to ensure adequate materials are available for workplace operation
-Serves as first point of contact for individuals and groups providing basic organizational information via phone, in person, and through other communication mediums, routing more complex inquiries to the appropriate entities
-Supporting youth educational programs
-Creating binders, folder and other educational materials
-Data entry/evaluations
-Nametags
-Updating flyers, brochures and other materials
-Designing and developing new program materials
-Managing registrations
-Leading specific program activities

Physical Demands:

None

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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