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NEOGOV · 22 hours ago

Program Assistant - Extension Services

Extension Services, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.95/hr - $22.88/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Program Assistant for Extension Services to assist in developing and implementing educational programming in agriculture and natural resources. The role involves planning, teaching, customer service, and volunteer coordination to enhance community engagement and educational outreach.

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Responsibilities

Assists in the planning and designing of informational and educational programming for assigned area: researches and develops, and assists in researching and developing, content for programming; assists in community needs assessments; gathers and reserves supplies/equipment as needed; creates handouts and informational supplements; and schedules programming

Assists the implementation of, and implements, informational and educational programming for assigned area: teaches evidence-based curriculums; ensures lessons and learning modules are age- and learning level appropriate; gathers supplies and equipment; provides skill demonstrations; and supplements academic classroom activities, as needed

Provides customer service to extension patrons and the public: receives and responds to questions and requests for information; provides assistance and information related to extension programs, services, materials, or other issues in assigned area; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; and enrolls public for programs, services and materials

Coordinates volunteers in area of assignment: recruits and trains volunteers; researches and administers continuing educational classes for same; coordinates work and project activities; serves as a liaison to volunteers and community and governmental organizations; and assists with various fundraising projects

Coordinates various programming and presentations for assigned area: communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools and related groups interested in education and development in assigned area; schedules speakers and presentations; and schedules activities and demonstrations

Plans, leads, and supervises participants at various events and clubs, including conferences, summer camps, competitions, etc.; coordinates monthly meetings; arranges and organizes physical space; recruits participants; judges competitions, as needed; and assists with various awards ceremonies, as needed

Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for the extension services in assigned area: creates, manages, and updates content on website and social media; creates and distributes flyers, schedules, calendars, brochures, emails and other promotional materials; maintains and updates email distribution lists; and attends public events/meetings

Provides clerical duties, as needed: completes, prepares and submits reports and forms on extension service activities; updates weekly and monthly calendar; transcribes meeting minutes; utilizes petty cash fund; and maintains inventory of publications and other information for distribution

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Education programmingVolunteer coordinationAgriculture knowledgeCustomer servicePublic relationsClerical dutiesEvent planningCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in Education, Botany, Agriculture, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Science or related field; supplemented by two years of experience relevant to area of assignment

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License