Job Details

Clerical Position

The Cooperative Extension Service Program Assistant works for an assigned county Extension program under the supervision of a county agent in 4-H and youth development areas.

Summary of Job Duties

The Cooperative Extension Service Program Assistant is responsible for:

• Self-Management: Organizes and prioritizes tasks effectively, uses good judgment and decision-making skills, follows attendance and leave policies, practices emotional control, exhibits professional behavior and appearance, and ability to work without close supervision.
• Quality and Quantity of Work: Maintains 4-H Clubs, maintains working relationships with 4-H leaders, members, and parents, recruits adult volunteer leaders and youth, follows up promptly with questions and requests for information, maintains accurate 4-H records and submits reports by deadlines, stays informed of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Informs 4-H leaders, members and parents of all county, district, and state 4-H events, competitions, camps, activities, etc. Assists 4-Her in preparation for events and competitions, plans, organizes, sets-up, conducts, and cleans-up after all 4-H events, competitions, and activities in the county, conducts regular 4-H leader training meetings.
• Program Delivery: Shows sensitivity to individual needs based on culture, race, gender and age, coordinated with agents to conducting educational programs in schools and the community, evaluates the county 4-H program for impact.
• Communication: Communicates the benefits and goals of the 4-H program to clientele, makes sure youth, parents and adult leaders are aware of events, activates, meetings and any registration deadlines, uses social media, virtual tools and newsletters to communicate, uses local newspaper, social media and other tools to promote 4-H, listens to feedback and acts to improve.
• Teamwork: Shares information, expertise and resources with others, is part of the county Extension Service team to insure and success of the whole Extension program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have reliable transportation for use on the job with liability insurance in effect.
• Must successfully complete the standard background check which includes the Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Check.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to conduct programs and work with all clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to keep accurate records and submit timely reports of activities. Ability to respond positively to supervisor direction. Ability to work without close daily supervision.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information: Landon Gunnell, Staff Chair, 479-474-5286

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity

Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting

Benefits Eligible

No