Friday, February 15, 2019

Extension Program Assistant-University of Maryland Extension: Montgomery County Office

Location: Derwood, MD

Duties:

  • 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. o 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. o
    • 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. 
Preferences:
• 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, PowerPoint) as well as social media platforms. 
• May require night and weekend hours. Valid driver’s license and transportation. 



Application Process: All candidates must submit their applications online at https://ejobs.umd.edu for staff position #103397

Closing Date: February 26, 2019