Extension Program Ast


Job Location:

Gainesville, FL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 23
Posted on: 7 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:

Extension Program Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Job Description:

Extension Event Planning and Coordination

  • Assist Extension faculty with scheduling Extension events (e.g. workshops symposia conferences webinars)
  • Assist Extension faculty with coordinating local arrangements for in-person events (e.g. space reservations accommodations)
  • Assist Extension faculty with developing and producing materials and supplies needed on-site for events (e.g. displays name tags)
  • Coordinate with state agencies and associations to secure continuing education credits (CEUs) for event attendees
  • Assist Extension faculty with event attendee registration and Q&A (e.g. PEARS and EventBrite registration)
  • Process financial documents related to events like receipts invoices and expense reimbursements
  • Extension events may include but are not limited to county agent In-Service Trainings (ISTs) the Urban Innovation Hub Annual Symposium a sustainable vegetable production conference the Southeast Pest Management Conference and others.

Facilitation of Extension Online Learning

  • Fielding questions from clientele regarding Extension Online Learning course offerings
  • Assisting with student registrations and receipt of Certificates of Completion
  • Assist with the administration of collaborative multi-faculty Extension Online Learning course offerings
  • Coordinate with ENY Extension faculty who have IFAS Extension Online offerings to troubleshoot and answer student questions

Extension Communication

  • Work with Extension faculty to develop and/or update web-based educational resources and other modalities
  • Work with Extension faculty to assist with minor updates to sunsetting EDIS publications (e.g. hyperlink updates)
  • Collaborate with ENY Communications Team to develop ENY Annual Impacts report / infographic
  • Collaborate with the ENY Communications Team to develop ENY Extension marketing materials ads or newsletters
  • Build proficiency in CRM technologies and processes to improve and maintain clientele communication

Capturing Extension Impacts

  • Collaborate with Extension faculty in Entomology and Nematology key collaborators and the Program Development and Evaluation Center
  • Enter clientele evaluation survey data captured by Extension faculty
  • Input faculty-developed evaluation surveys into survey tools and delivery platforms
  • Distribute and promote faculty-developed surveys to target clientele groups
  • Collect impact summaries from ENY Extension faculty
  • Maintain a databased of survey results (including clientele testimonials and success stories) that can be queried for reports
Expected Salary:

$21.07 - 23.95 per hour; commensurate education and experience

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid drivers license

Preferred:
  • Bachelors degree in biology entomology horticulture or agricultural education and communication or other agricultural science discipline.
  • Five years of experience working in a similar role may substitute for degree qualifications
  • Experience in science communication and customer service.
  • Knowledge of biological sciences especially entomology terminology and methods associated with these sciences.
  • Experience with Cooperative Extension
  • Ability to work independently
  • Proficiency with computer software and services including Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint Forms and other applications; Qualtrics; Canvas Learning Management System; EventBrite; Canva or Adobe programs; CRM software and platforms (e.g. Salesforce)
  • Must be flexible and able to adjust to changing work priorities and varied assignments
  • Customer service-oriented with demonstrated ability to maintain effective work relationships with faculty staff students and diverse professional clientele.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter resume and list of at least three references.

This is a time-limited position.

This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Classification Title:Extension Program AssistantClassification Minimum Requirements:High School diploma or equivalentJob Description:Extension Event Planning and CoordinationAssist Extension faculty with scheduling Extension events (e.g. workshops symposia conferences webinars)Assist Extension facul...

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