UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Extension Program Assistant
educator, the program assistant performs a variety of duties to carry out teaching,
demonstrations, and other educational activities. Work requires thorough knowledge of the
organization and programs where assigned and involves moderate participation in the work of
the supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to oral and written requests for information.
- Coordinate 4-H youth residential camp, correspondence between Educators and program participants.
- Order needed promotional and educational materials as needed.
- Plan, organize, compile, write, and edit the 4-H News and Notes, coordinate and schedule 4-H educational events, provide programming to selected events.
- Provide support to the volunteer leaders that manage the day to day operation of each 4-H Club.
- Supply needed contact with the 4-H educators and all 4-H members/parents/volunteers.
- Montgomery County Agricultural Fair:
- Plan and organize 4-H activities that occur during the Fair; meet and correspondence with Fair Chairperson.
- Coordinate and schedule all Demonstrations during the 4-H Fair.
- Helping with 4-H Fair Entries.
- Order all appropriate 4-H Fair Awards.
- Coordination of the 4-H Cake Auction.
- Adventures in Science Program:
- Manage the 4-H AIS enrollment process.
- Work with parents and members.
- Provide Training on use of the 4-H enrollment system.
- Collect and analyze data for reports.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED AND Five years’ experience performing a variety of duties in
- support of the teaching, demonstration, and advising work of Extension agents or in community outreach, health care, research, or social services programs.
- This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon
- successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Experience working with youth and/or volunteers.
- Skill to plan and carry out details of projects with general instruction.
- Effective listening and communication skills (orally and in writing).
- Ability to work as a team player who can also work independently.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint) as well as social media platforms.
- May require night and weekend hours. Valid driver’s license and transportation.
Physical Demands of the Position:
- NATURE OF THE POSITION: The position frequently presents information through vocal and written communication to individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds. The ability to express or exchange ideas vocally is important, as well as the ability to hear and perceive information at normal spoken work levels.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position primarily works in an office setting working on the computer, but it also includes working at off-site locations. Transporting materials to and from the event locations, including loading and unloading the vehicle, and set-up and tear- down of displays, tables, and chairs may be necessary. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- ENVIRONMENTAL: Deadline driven in terms of program planning and reporting. Active office, with interruptions from visitors, phone calls, and background noise. This position requires the employee to work outdoors at certain times of the year, especially during the time of annual fair, 4-H residential or day camps and youth recreation activities. This may occur during very hot and/or inclement weather.
- VISUAL ACUITY: Visual acuity is required for driving and preparing and analyzing written orcomputer data and presentations.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with experience, with a base salary of $34,075. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.
Application Process: All candidates must submit their applications online at https://ejobs.umd.edu for staff position #103397.
Closing Date: March 12, 2018