This is a limited Term Employment position, under the general direction of the 4-H Youth Program Educator. As a member of the county Extension office team, this position is designed to support 4-H youth leadership development opportunities. The 4-H Leadership Development Assistant is expected to contribute the following skills to the office, including, but not limited to: 4-H program support, community partnerships, volunteer development, marketing UW-Extension services, and the 4-H Youth Development Educator responsibilities. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Support the UW Extension 4-H Youth Development program needs.

Work with Calumet County 4-H clubs to develop and implement member retention efforts.

Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of youth development programs that benefit the 4-H program and Calumet County youth.

Promote/market the 4-H program, within the organization and throughout the community as opportunities become available. Coordinate volunteer recruitment and training efforts to enhance opportunities for Calumet County youth.

Work with educators and staff to organize and implement club officer training and lead volunteer training sessions throughout the year.

Work with 4-H volunteers to organize, implement and lead activity/project days for youth.

Work with educators, staff and 4-H volunteers to plan summer camp and train camp staff.

Work with community partners to implement youth development programming.

It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Two years or more of post-high school education in a related program; successful leadership experience in 4-H and/or the community; 4-H experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

This is an entry level position requiring significant contact with the public and strong communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively carry out complex oral and written instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with individuals or before groups of 4-H members, the 4-H Leaders Council Board of Directors, employees of the County, or the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft office programs and social media

Ability to make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. A valid driver's license is preferred.

Ability to schedule evening, overnight and weekend work.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed.

Ability to serve and collaborate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.

Considerable planning and organizational skills.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

The County will provide Medicare and Social Security contributions on the employee's behalf.