Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services
Program Assistant - Extension Services
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services, New York, New York, United States
Program Assistant - Extension Services
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Position Information The purpose of this classification is to assist in developing and implementing information and education services in agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family science, and 4-H youth programs, as assigned.
Essential Functions
Assists in the planning and designing of informational and educational programming for the assigned area: researches and develops content, assists in community needs assessments, gathers and reserves supplies/equipment, creates handouts and informational supplements, and schedules programming.
Assists the implementation of, and implements, informational and educational programming: teaches evidence-based curricula, ensures lessons and learning modules are age- and learning level appropriate, gathers supplies and equipment, provides skill demonstrations, and supplements academic classroom activities.
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, researches problems and initiates problem resolution, and enrolls the public for programs, services, and materials.
Coordinates volunteers in area of assignment: recruits and trains volunteers, researches and administers continuing educational classes, 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 the assigned area: communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools, and related groups; 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.
Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for extension services: 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 and 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating groups and volunteers
Background in agriculture, natural resources, animal science, or horticulture
Experience teaching and leading programs
Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Physical Abilities Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, potentially involving some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of light-weight objects and materials (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Administrative
Industries Public Safety
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Position Information The purpose of this classification is to assist in developing and implementing information and education services in agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family science, and 4-H youth programs, as assigned.
Essential Functions
Assists in the planning and designing of informational and educational programming for the assigned area: researches and develops content, assists in community needs assessments, gathers and reserves supplies/equipment, creates handouts and informational supplements, and schedules programming.
Assists the implementation of, and implements, informational and educational programming: teaches evidence-based curricula, ensures lessons and learning modules are age- and learning level appropriate, gathers supplies and equipment, provides skill demonstrations, and supplements academic classroom activities.
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, researches problems and initiates problem resolution, and enrolls the public for programs, services, and materials.
Coordinates volunteers in area of assignment: recruits and trains volunteers, researches and administers continuing educational classes, 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 the assigned area: communicates with community, groups, interested citizens, clubs, civic organizations, schools, and related groups; 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.
Assists in the planning and implementation of public relations and communication for extension services: 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 and 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coordinating groups and volunteers
Background in agriculture, natural resources, animal science, or horticulture
Experience teaching and leading programs
Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Physical Abilities Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, potentially involving some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of light-weight objects and materials (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Administrative
Industries Public Safety
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