Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services ยท 1 day ago
Program Assistant - Extension Services
Georgia, United States
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expCobb County Fire and Emergency Services is focused on providing educational services in agriculture and natural resources. The Program Assistant will assist in developing and implementing educational programming, provide customer service, coordinate volunteers, and manage public relations for extension services.
Public Safety
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
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
Preferred
Experience coordinating groups and volunteers
Background in agriculture, natural resources, animal science, or horticulture
Experience teaching and leading programs
Company
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services
We exist to provide superior fire, rescue, and emergency services to the citizens and visitors of Cobb County in a proficient, professional, and compassionate manner.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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