Pooled Position Monthly - UW Extension AmeriCorps Member Job at University of Wyoming
The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives
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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.
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otential 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 that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy found at https://www.uwyo.edu/risk/_files/docs/offical-vehicle-policy.pdf
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
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otential 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. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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
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ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. However, Wyoming is composed of 23 active and engaged counties. Learn more about the great state of Wyoming at
https://travelwyoming.com/
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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.
P
otential 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 that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy found at https://www.uwyo.edu/risk/_files/docs/offical-vehicle-policy.pdf
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
. P
otential 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. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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. However, Wyoming is composed of 23 active and engaged counties. Learn more about the great state of Wyoming at
https://travelwyoming.com/
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.