What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pooled Position Monthly- UW Extension AmeriCorps Member position at UW Candidate Experience?
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JOB TITLE:
UW Extension AmeriCorps Member
JOB PURPOSE:
Participate and engage in capacity building projects in assigned county Extension office throughout the state of Wyoming
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
AmeriCorps Extension Members will participate and assist in capacity building activities in coordination with existing Extension focus areas and programming. Members will work cooperatively with and take direction from the program staff and county office employees. Members will complete one week of orientation at the beginning of service. After which, members will provide assistance and help coordinate educational activities in conjunction with UW Extension Educators. Focus-areas include 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Community Vitality & Health. Members’ responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, providing experiential learning opportunities, facilitating community conversations, coordination of programming such as Master Gardener and Cent$ible Nutrition, participating in agricultural education, group learning programs, and various Extension outreach efforts. Projects are located throughout each county in the state of Wyoming, working with local, state, and federal agencies. Members will be required to fulfill a total hourly commitment over the course of the term of service (March-October). Completion of initial training and fulfillment of hourly commitments through training, projects, and some travel are required in order to be eligible to receive the AmeriCorps Education Award. Members will complete a variety of trainings and orientations for the UW Extension program and its AmeriCorps affiliation. This is a drug and alcohol free position with zero tolerance. AmeriCorps members will be supervised by UW Extension employees.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to and requires the successful candidate be available to work within the county Extension office. Potential opportunities to serve exist in all 23 counties of Wyoming and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: None
Other Requirements: Pass FBI background check, Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous AmeriCorps experience
- Community service experience
- County Extension Experience
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume and contact information for two references. Please also submit up to three county location preferences (minimum of one county) for service placement. Potential opportunities to serve exist in all 23 counties of Wyoming and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
