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4-H AmeriCorps Member

Extension-La Crosse County
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4-H AmeriCorps Summer Position - La Crosse County

erm of Service

June 1, 2026 - August 22, 2026

Purpose

Wisconsin 4-H AmeriCorps programs aims to increase capacity of youth serving organizations in counties throughout Wisconsin. The members will work directly with community partnership in youth serving organizations to discover opportunities to grow capacity and reach new young people or develop new youth programming. 

Member will be located primarily in the County Extension Office, but may travel to community partners locations (schools, libraries, youth organizations, non profits, etc.) throughout County.  Member returns to their private residence each night and will serve on projects in and around their assigned county.

Description of Duties

Member will serve a minimum of 450 hours between dates of term, and:

  • establish relationships with youth organizations outside of Extension to build programs for young people, using 4-H curriculum and resources, to expand offerings and build capacity of the partner organization. (Partners will provide the opportunity for 4-H to work with new and different young people),
  • work with no less than 2 partner organizations,
  • support or conduct conversations and assessments of partner needs, creation of programming, and delivery of programming,
  • report efforts monthly on each partner organization, and
  • abide by all AmeriCorps, 4-H and UW Madison policies and procedures, including Prohibited Activities, non-displacement/ non-duplication regulations, and fundraising guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to commit to the full term of service.
  • Understanding of or willingness to learn about the community organizations and Wisconsin 4-H.
  • Proficient communication skills.
  • Upon hire, all WI 4-H AmeriCorps Members must consent to a Criminal History Check.

Orientation and Training

Orientation: 

  • Monday, June 1, 2026
  • Tuesday, June 2, 2026
  • Wednesday, June 3, 2026

 

Professional Development and Training

  • Monthly virtual professional development
  • Regular in person regional meetings
  • Annual in person workshops/conferences

Benefits

Living Allowance

  • $835.38 distributed biweekly.  Total compensation for living allowance $5,012.38

 

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

  • $1,956.35 upon successful completion of hours

 

Student Loan Forbearance and Interest Payments (if qualified)

Evaluation and Reporting

 

Member Performance Review

Supervisors will complete performance evaluations at the completion of the term of service.  Regular 1-1 meetings will guide member throughout the term

 

Monthly Reporting

Members will complete monthly capacity building and volunteer recruitment forms for all partnerships/programming

 

Weekly Timesheet Details

Members will submit timesheets through OnCorps weekly (Tuesday) for the week previous.