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2025 Dunn County 4-H Summer Intern
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Job Description
- Req#: 508201
Department Overview:
Dunn County 4-H is dedicated to empowering youth to reach their fill potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults. We are committed to providing opportunities for youth to learn life skills like decision-making, problem solving, caring for others, generosity, making healthy choices, and so much more. In all of these settings, youth have the chance to become leaders and make their voices heard. Anticipated Start Date:
May 15th Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
August 23rd Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
40 Schedule:
40 hours a week. Some evening and weekend work required. Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
$16.00 Number of Positions:
1 Qualifications:
May work with youth in unsupervised capacity, so applicants must be at least 18 years old
Some post-secondary education is preferred.
Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork in a collaborative environment.
Employment will require a criminal background check.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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.
Experience with Microsoft Office computer software.Position Summary/Job Duties:
Contribute and deliver programs as a member of the “4-H team”. This team consists of support staff, 4-H Program Educator and 4-H Volunteer Leaders.
Help promote 4-H through a variety of avenues - social media, print media, radio, newsletters, and in person gatherings.
Work with overnight and day camp campers and counselors.
Prepare media releases related to UW-Extension program events and activities.
Be present at the Dunn County Fair and provide assistance and leadership to educational events as needed.
Assist in the communication with and coordination of 4-H activities in the UW-Extension office.
Assist in UW-Extension additional short term programming as opportunities arise.
Prepare materials and make connections to promote 4-H throughout the county for the upcoming 4-H year.
Develop an activities summary at the conclusion of the summer that records participation and outcome evaluation.Physical Demands:
Position includes both sedentary computer work and physically active (including outdoors) work.
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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