CES County Program Assistant

Position Title: CES County Program Assistant

Employee Classification: CES County Program Assistant

College/Division: Cooperative Extension Service

Department: 312500-ADMIN PRGM SANTA FE CTY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Cooperative Extension Locations

Offsite Location (if applicable): County Extension Office in Santa Fe, NM

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 15.00

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Classification Summary:
Under general supervision responsible paraprofessional work an education program. Provide programs, under direction of county extension agent, in the areas of 4-H, Family & Consumer Sciences and Agriculture. Assist extension agents at County Fairs, local programs and events and school enrichment.

Classification Standard Duties:
Plan, prepare powerpoint presentations, and deliver educational programs to youth and adults. Keeps records and writes reports of work planned and completed. Enter enrollment and conference registration into the 4-H Plus software program. Answers telephone and greets public giving general information regarding all extension programs. Sorts and distributes incoming mail. Types routine letters, labels, and similar items from rough draft or clear copy. Files correspondence, memoranda, reports and other materials. Maintains routine clerical records, logs and data and complies routine reports. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED.; Required Experience:Two (2) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of techniques and procedures required in teaching techniques and skills. Knowledge of mass media and computer skills desirable. Communication and basic teaching skills. Ability to take direction and work independently. Ability to communicate with youth and adults.
Ability to establish and maintain a congenial working relationship with children, associates and the public; follow oral and written instructions; establish effective relationships as a teacher; work in a self-contained or team teaching situation; supervise subordinates; deal with children one-on-one and in groups.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The CES County Program Assistant receives direction from professionals and extends the educational efforts of the local Extension program unit. Program Assistants will assist professionals in conducting educational programs that are an integral part of the Cooperative Extension Service. The purpose of this educational effort will be to assist the professionals to disseminate research based educational information to improve the quality of life for the residents of the county. The Program Assistant follows established guidelines for subject-matter content appropriate for teaching, works with designated audiences, keeps and submits records, and follows established policy guidelines as required by the Cooperative Extension Service/NMSU and the Federal ES/USDA.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Thomas Dominguez, 505-471-4711, tdomingu@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.