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Milwaukee 4-H AmeriCorps Member

University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Term of Service - Oct 4, 2026 - Aug 21, 2027

Purpose -

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

The AmeriCorps Member will be located primarily in the Milwaukee County Extension Office, but will often travel to community site locations (schools, youth organizations, non-profits, etc.) throughout the County. Member will return 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 1200 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.
  • Ability to interact with diverse youth, families, and communities within Milwaukee. 
  • Understanding 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, October 4th, 2026 (All day in Green Bay)

Professional Development and Training- 

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

Benefits

Living Allowance -

  • $15,000 total, a portion is distributed biweekly.  

 

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award -

  • $5176.50 upon successful completion of hours

 

Student Loan Forbearance and Interest Payments (if qualified)