Buffalo County Cooperative Extension
Youth Development Intern
Program Overview
UW Extension Cooperative Extension’s purpose to which we commit...we teach, learn, lead and serve,
connecting people with the University of Wisconsin and engaging with them in transforming lives and
communities. The Buffalo County Youth Development Intern will serve as a member of the County UWExtension educator team. The Intern will focus their work on one or two major areas such as volunteer
development, communications, youth leadership, educational resource development, creation of new
youth development program initiatives, after-school programs, initiatives for at-risk youth, evaluation.
Position Responsibilities:
 Serve as a member of the Buffalo County UW-Extension educator team
 Prepare and deliver reports to the county Extension Education Committee, County Board of
Supervisors, and other community stakeholders as requested by the Buffalo County UW-Extension
department heads
 Concentrate internship efforts on the program focus agreed upon between the Intern and the 4-H
Youth Development Agent.
 Maintain standards of behavior that present a positive image of UW-Extension Cooperative
Extension during intern work time and outside of work time
 Make all reasonable effort to reach a diverse audience, to ensure access to programs and facilities
 Participate in daily office responsibilities
Qualifications
 Minimum age 18
 Minimum of one year post-secondary education
 Undergraduate or graduate student working towards a college or technical degree in a related field
 Excellent organizational skills including the ability to coordinate program details and organize
workloads
 Competence working with Microsoft Office programs and the internet
 Ability to work in a context of individual and cultural differences
 Ability to schedule occasional evening and weekend work to fulfill responsibilities of position
 Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated
 Transportation adequate to fulfill positions responsibilities
 Ability to communicate ideas effectively verbally, in writing, and through educational technology to
both youth and adults
 Commitment to a team work environment
 Ability to promote Cooperative Extension and its programs through mass media and public relations
skills
 Experience in program development
Direct Supervisor
Annie Lisowski, 4-H Youth Development Agent/Department Head
An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment
and programming, including Title IX requirements.
Office Location
407 S Second St., Alma WI 54610
Dates of Service
Spring semester: January – May OR
Summer: June - August, 2011 OR
Fall semester: September – December
Dates to be negotiated depending upon intern’s academic schedule
Remuneration:
This is an unpaid internship. Interns will develop increased understanding of program
development and evaluation, enhanced skills in teaching, opportunity to network, professional
understanding of community-based teaching as a career. Any travel and expenses related to
the work of the position will be reimbursed. (No travel reimbursement will be made from campus
to the internship site.)
To Apply:
Send cover letter and resume via e-mail to annie.lisowski@buffalocounty.com or via surface
mail to: Annie Lisowski, Buffalo County UW-Extension, 407 S Second St., Alma WI 54610
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Equal Opportunity:
As an affirmative action employer, UW-Extension provides equal opportunity in programs and
employment; and is strongly committed to maintaining a climate supportive of respect for differences and
equality of opportunity. UW-Extension does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color,
disability, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, arrest record
or non-program related conviction record; or identity as a veteran, disabled veteran, Vietnam veteran or
any other military service. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.
Please note that a criminal records review will be conducted prior to employment. In compliance with the
Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, convictions and pending charges will be considered only as they relate
to this position.
An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment
and programming, including Title IX requirements.