UW-Extension Intern

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UW-Extension Intern

Salary

$14.56 Hourly

Location

Elkhorn, WI

Job Type

Limited Term

Job Number

2024-00060

Department

UW-Extension

Opening Date

05/07/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 11:00 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

Under the immediate direction of the 4-H Program Educator, the position assists with general 4-H programmatic and administrative support. This is an opportunity for a current high school senior or college student to learn the functionality of youth development programming. This is a paid 550-hour internship ($14.56/hr.) in Elkhorn, Wisconsin with a mutually agreed upon start in mid-May 2024 and an end date when the budget is exhausted or mid-August, whichever comes first. Note to applicants: This position will be onsite at our location. Work will be done during daytime office hours with the exception of some night/weekend events. Weekly hours may vary based on programmatic needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, promote, teach, and evaluate educational programs under the direction of 4-H Youth Development Staff.

• Work cooperatively with youth, 4-H leaders, volunteers, and the general public through Extension programs.

• Help promote 4-H through a variety of avenues - social media, print media, 4-H Blog, and in-person gatherings

• Special projects as needed.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

High school Senior or current enrollment in post-secondary education. 3-6 months of work experience. Demonstrated interest in the field of Youth Development. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. Have proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Have strong attention to detail as well as good communication and organizational skills. Ability to work independently.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, carry, push, pull, and reach out and overhead. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Selection Process

Formal Walworth County Online Application

Education & Experience Review

Oral Interview

Reference Check

Background Check

Drug Screen

Other job-related tests may be required.

WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

M - Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers

BARGAINING UNIT: Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers

DATE: April 25, 2017

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.

BASIS OF PAYMENT: Hourly.

VACATION: Not eligible.

SICK LEAVE: Not eligible.

HOLIDAYS: Not eligible.

INSURANCE:

Health Insurance: Not eligible.

Dental Insurance: Not eligible.

Life Insurance: Not eligible.

LTD Insurance: Not eligible.

Vision Insurance: Not eligible.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit. If an employee works 1200 hours, is employed for at least one year, and is not under 20 attending high school full-time. The employee will be expected to pay the employee portion. Walworth County will pay employer required contributions pursuant to state law.

Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.

Agency

Walworth County

Address

P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121

Phone

262-741-7950

Website

http://www.co.walworth.wi.us

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