UW Extension Green County Summer Assistant

Monroe, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description/Summary: 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 MonroeWI.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Position Responsibilities:
Assist in the clerical support of Extension program and partnerships with of Green County Fair (July 15-19) including:
o Preparing printed materials as directed (i.e. cage labels exhibitor packets herdsmanship forms buyer cards)
o Gather and putting back supplies (i.e. promotional display superintendent supplies kits)
o 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.
Qualifications: 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.
Other: 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 Procedure:
1) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To receive full consideration you must submit all of the following documents to by the application deadline:

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.

Application Deadline: Monday January 12th at 4:30pm

2) ADDITIONAL NOTES: If you have any additional questions please contact Ellen or Samantha at the Extension Green County office at or or . You can also visit the Extension Green County website for additional information.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Description/SummaryExtension Green County Summer Student AssistantEmployment Period: 7-9 Weeks (early June late-July) Start and end date are flexibleSummary: Under the general direction of the Extension Business Manager this position is designed to provide clerical support to a variety of Extension...

Description/Summary: 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 MonroeWI.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Position Responsibilities:
Assist in the clerical support of Extension program and partnerships with of Green County Fair (July 15-19) including:
o Preparing printed materials as directed (i.e. cage labels exhibitor packets herdsmanship forms buyer cards)
o Gather and putting back supplies (i.e. promotional display superintendent supplies kits)
o 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.
Qualifications: 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.
Other: 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 Procedure:
1) APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To receive full consideration you must submit all of the following documents to by the application deadline:

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.

Application Deadline: Monday January 12th at 4:30pm

2) ADDITIONAL NOTES: If you have any additional questions please contact Ellen or Samantha at the Extension Green County office at or or . You can also visit the Extension Green County website for additional information.