4-H Administrative Support Associate
About The Position
The 4-H Administrative Support Associate is a part time position (at 80% FTE) working in and throughout both Pierce and St. Croix Counties. The position 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 in order to retain new and previous participants in 4-H programs. The position will work closely with both of the county 4-H Program Educators. The individual in this position will also be essential in developing and sustaining community partnerships that support programming. County Location The main office for this position will be located in either Ellsworth or Baldwin, WI. The final position location is flexible and will be determined based on programmatic needs, successful candidate’s preferences, and availability of suitable space. Some work may also be conducted over a broader geographical area. In Person It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Evening/Weekend Work This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served. Physical Requirements Ability to carry educational equipment, up to 25 lbs. Department: UW-Madison’s Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts. About the Institute 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 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. Additional Department Details St. Croix and Pierce Counties are located in Western Wisconsin. They house a variety of diverse lifestyles, opportunities and people. Our Extension programming is in support of those needs.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional work environments
- Highly organized, pays attention to detail, takes initiative and follows through on tasks that are required of them for programming purposes.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives
- Demonstrated commitment to Extension’s values of equity and social justice to support opportunities and outcomes for youth, families, and communities
- Ability to carry educational equipment, up to 25 lbs
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing multiple tasks, timelines, and schedules while maintaining high quality work
- Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies and community-based organizations
- Bachelor's degree
Responsibilities
- Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems
- Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success
- Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)
- Serves on committees and attends meetings, representing the interests of the unit or program
Benefits
- Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
