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The University of Tennessee Extension

Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Shelby County, TN

Extension Program Assistant I

Pay Grade 32

The Extension Program Assistant I, EFNEP Shelby County is responsible to the Extension Agent working with EFNEP and SNAP-Ed & County Director, and supports the work of the Family Nutrition Program Project Director. This non-exempt, full-time position is responsible to assist with program evaluation project duties for EFNEP. This is a full-time grant-funded position.

Duties include the following:

• Assist in providing leadership for a program of activities which meet the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or veteran status

• Complete any required training for this program assistant position

• Prepares materials for programs and trainings

• Maintains database of program records and evaluations

• Tracks budget information for programs

• Orders teaching materials and supplies for program

• General office duties that support program implementation

• Assist with other duties as assigned related to tasks for the EFNEP program evaluation projects

Minimum/Required Qualifications (include education, experience, skills & abilities. Licenses & certifications):

* High School graduate or equivalent required. Two years of experience equates to one year of post high school education.

* One or more years work experience in office work or in an education setting as a teachers' aide.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

* Ability to organize files and prioritize tasks.

* Ability to manage budgets and research topics to be used for education development.

* General office and computer skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Typing, computer data entry, public relations, verbal skills, multi-tasking, self-starter, independent worker, shows initiative in daily work habits, team player, respects confidentiality, writing skills and graphics design (for developing newsletters, brochures, program materials), and exhibits an ability to handle stress.

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