4-H Outreach Support Associate

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Outreach Associate NE

The 4-H Outreach Support Associate is a part-time position (60-75% FTE, 24-30 hours) working in and throughout St. Croix and Pierce Counties

The 4-H Outreach Support Associate will assist with planning, communicating, and organizing 4-H events and activities and building awareness of 4-H outreach programs through marketing to new audiences and helping to provide positive youth development experience to retain new and previous participants in 4-H programs. The position will work closely with the St. Croix County and Pierce County 4-H Program Educators.

The individual in this position will also be essential in developing and sustaining community partnerships that support programming.

The main office for this position is located in either Ellsworth or Baldwin, WI with a primary programming and support focus in Pierce and St. Croix Counties.

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

60-75% FTE, 24-30 hours

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Applicants are required to:
Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds in educational equipment
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work outside in different weather elements (i.e. county fairs or youth camps)

• Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
• Tracks program evaluation and incorporates feedback for improvement
• Procures and maintains course materials and supplies
• Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
• Helps design marketing materials and promotions for programs

The Division of Extension, Positive Youth Development Institute, is hiring for an Outreach Associate Non-Exempt.

Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW–Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.

The Extension Institute of Positive Youth Development prepares the youth of today to become the effective, empathic adults of tomorrow. Our research-based youth enrichment programs like teens in governance build youth and adult capacity that help both sides grow. 4-H clubs, camps and after school programs give young people the hands-on experiences they need to develop an understanding of themselves and the world.

The minimum starting hourly rate for the position is $18.91 per hour but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review summary of benefits for more information.

• Ability to teach interactive lessons to youth and adults in groups settings
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
• Experience providing administrative, program, event, or office support in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

• Experience supporting youth development, educational, community-based, nonprofit, Extension, or volunteer-focused programs
• Experience working with 4-H, Cooperative Extension, youth organizations, schools, camps, or similar programs.
• Experience planning, coordinating, or supporting meetings, workshops, trainings, events, or educational programs.
• Experience using enrollment, registration, event management, or customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
• Experience creating newsletters, social media content, marketing materials, or website updates.

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

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