4-H Ag/Animal Science Extension Youth Internship

Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Programs 436 Lowell Hall 610 Langdon Street Madison, WI 53703-1195 608-262-1221 608-265-6407 (fax) 711 for Wisconsin Relay http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/index.cfm

4-H AG/ANIMAL SCIENCE EXTENSION YOUTH INTERNSHIP

Position Type: Paid Internship Position Title: 4-H Ag/Animal Science Intern Application Due Date: February 20, 2017 Date of Internship: Part-time position starting in spring 2017, full-time summer 2017 Department/Unit: 4-H Youth Development Location: State 4-H Office, 610 Langdon St., Madison with travel throughout the state Supervisor: Pam Hobson, 4-H Youth Development Ag/Animal Science Specialist Compensation: Dependent on Start Date

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: The 4-H Ag/Animal Science Intern will work with the supervisor to coordinate and execute various state-wide youth ag/animal science events including, but not limited to, the Commodity Carnival, Farm Technology Days, Area Animal Science Days, State 4-H Dairy & Livestock Cattle Judging Contests, State Dog Show, Wisconsin State Fair and State 4-H & Youth Conference. The position includes overnight travel involved with Area Animal Science Days, the State 4-H Judging Contests and the WI State Fair. The department covers work related travel costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Development of 4-H Animal Science related resources 2. Workshop instructor at youth agricultural events 3. Assist with development activities that support youth agricultural programs 4. Organization of student volunteers for events 5. Write and submit press releases 6. Assist with the coordination of Commodity Carnival 7. Manage social media sites for Commodity Carnival

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in 4-H and youth agricultural programs and knowledge of Wisconsin Youth Agricultural activities is desirable. A qualified candidate must also be self-motivated and have strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills in addition to being detail oriented.

CONTACT:

If you have questions or are interested in applying for this internship, please email Pam Hobson at [email protected] . Applications should include a cover letter and resume and must be submitted by Monday, February 20, 2017 at 4:30 PM.

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. © 2013 by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Developed by the Wisconsin 4-H Office, 436 Lowell Hall, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703 The 4-H name and emblem are federally protected under Title 18 US Code 707.