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Hancock County Government Program Assistant_Purdue Extension in Greenfield, Indiana
[Please send all inquires and resumes to a.barks@purdue.edu This job is located at the Hancock County Purdue Extension Office, Address: 972 E Park Ave, Greenfield, IN 46140
POSITION DESCRIPTION [COUNTY OF HANCOCK, INDIANA
[POSITION: Program Assistant [DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension Service [WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Part Time, M-F and as needed by appt. [JOB CATEGORY: PT
[STATUS: Part-Time 25 hours a week, additional hours may be required based on needs [DATE REVISED: February 2024 FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
[Serves as Program Assistant - 4-H-Youth Development/HHS/ ANR for the Extension Service, responsible for assisting in planning/coordinating/presenting educational programs and activities.
[To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
- High School Diploma, Associates or Bachelors Degree. Additional knowledge in computer (Microsoft - Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Publisher; Purdue Extension Online Database, Cascade, Adobe products, and Canva).
- Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment with minimum supervision, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
- Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
- Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
- Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
- Ability to work extended and/or evening hours, occasionally work weekend hours, and occasionally travel out of town for training/conferences/meetings.
- Possession of a valid Indiana drivers license and demonstrated safe driving record.
[Physical Effort and Work Environment[: Program Assistant performs duties in a standard office environment, which may involve sitting for long periods, lifting boxes weighing under 25 pounds, sometimes more, bending, reaching, close vision and hearing communication. Program Assistant drives vehicle to run departmental errands. Program Assistant/Communications occasionally works extended, weekend and/or evening hours, and occasionally travels out of town for training.
[I. DUTIES: ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}
Plans, prepares, and presents the Chicken Embryology program.
Plans, prepares, and presents 4-H Youth workshops
[Assists with 4-H project judging and fair coverage. Hours may va ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}