Extension Buffalo County 4-H Afterschool Counselor - Cochrane - Fountain City

Job no: 509247
Position type: UW Student Jobs
Location: Not Remote
Division/Equivalent: Extension
School/Unit: Area Extension Director - Area 9
Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, Child Development and Care, Nonprofit/Community-Based Organization, Summer Off-Campus Opportunities, Athletics, Sports, and Recreation, Honoring Context and Culture

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Department Overview:

 The purpose of the Division of Extension Buffalo County is to bring university research and resources to people where they live and work. This position will support primarily the positive youth development programming in Buffalo County at the 4-H Afterschool program at Cochrane-Fountain City school.

Anticipated Start Date:

 August 28, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 May 26, 2026

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 3 

Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 2:30 - 5:30

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $17.00

Number of Positions:

 2-3

Qualifications:

 - Student must be enrolled for credit at an educational institution. Student will need to show proof of enrollment before starting.
- Must be 18 years of age or older. 21 years of age or older is preferred.
- Experience working with youth and families in a school or community-based program
- Employment will require a criminal background check

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork in collaborative environment.
• Values life-long learning and views position as a learning experience.
• Commitment to youth development principles and practices.
• 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.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

1. Assist in the planning, coordination and delivery of daily youth programming.
2. Lead and support students as they participate in learning experiences and activities.
3. Monitor students to ensure compliance with program risk management rules and prevent accidents.
4. Clean, maintain and ensure proper use of program facilities and materials.
5. Report and record details of incidents to appropriate stakeholders.
6. Follow program emergency procedures.
7. Enforce program rules and expectations.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of equipment.
• Expected to walk and stand for significant periods of time.

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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