UW Extension Summer Assistant

Extension Green County Summer Student Assistant

Employment Period: 7-9 Weeks (early June – late-July) Start and end date are flexible

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Extension Business Manager, this position is designed to provide clerical support to a variety of Extension programs during the summer months. The Student Assistant will increase his/her knowledge office operations and University of Wisconsin, Division of Extension. This summer position provides valuable pre-professional office experience. This is an on-site position at Extension Green County office located at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI.

• Assist in the clerical support of Extension program and partnerships with Green County Fair (July 15-19), including:
  • Preparing printed materials as directed (i.e. cage labels, exhibitor packets, herdsman ship forms, buyer cards)
  • Gather and putting back supplies (i.e. promotional display, superintendent supplies kits)
  • Assisting with county fair set up and take down days
• Assist Support Staff with office clerical duties, as needed, including answering the phone, helping customers at the county, mailings, registration and result entries, evaluation tabulations, and newsletter formatting.
• Assist in additional Extension short term program support as opportunities arise.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including printers, laminators, copiers, paper cutters, computers, phones, etc. Training will be provided on all equipment.

• Preferred high school sophomore status or greater.
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork in a collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to creatively and flexibly solve problems as they arise.
• Ability to be self-motivated and speak up to ask questions.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of computers;
  Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Suite, internet browsers, and other software helpful.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance;

and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary: $13.00/Hour for approximately 7-9 weeks (15-25 hour work weeks), reimbursement for work related travel expenses and limited additional hours, both must be pre-approved.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To receive full consideration you must submit all of the following documents to swileman by the Final date to receive applications:

• a. COVER LETTER (up to one page) in which you summarize why you are interested in this position and this position fits within other summer plans or commitments. Please note that your response will be evaluated not only for content but for written communication skills as well.
• b. RESUME, including education, work history (if any), volunteer experience, school and community involvement, hobbies and interest, and relevant 4-H or youth program experience.
• c. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TWO TO THREE (2-3) REFERENCES, none of whom should be related to you. For each reference, please indicate the nature of your relationship and include their title, e-mail address and telephone number.

Final date to receive applications: Monday, January 12th at 4:30pm

Additional Notes:
If you have any additional questions, please contact Ellen or Samantha at the Extension Green County office at  or Ellen.

Andrews or swileman. You can also visit the Extension Green County website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for additional information.