Extension Program Assistant, EFNEP, UT Extension Family & Consumer Sciences

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Extension Program Assistant supports the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), including programs serving low-income families. The position maintains program data for specific counties in the Eastern Region and provides clerical support to the Eastern Region Extension Area. This is a grant-funded position contingent on continued grant funding.

The position is based at the UT Extension Eastern Region office in Knoxville, Tennessee. UT Extension is the outreach unit of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Its Family & Consumer Sciences professionals provide research-based education across Tennessee on family, food and nutrition, health, home, and money-related topics.

Requirements

• High school diploma with clerical experience and some computer skills.
• Skills in typing, computer data entry, research, public relations, writing, and graphic design for developing marketing materials.
• Ability to interact professionally with clientele, agents, and other program assistants.
• Ability to prioritize job responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Legally authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future need for employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college in business or equivalent vocational education.
• At least two years of experience.
• Computer skills for maintaining records, preparing reports and exhibits, and typing lesson plans and activities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Adobe, and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Collect data for programs.
• Maintain the database of program participants’ records and evaluations.
• Perform general office duties, including filing and correspondence.
• Assist with scheduling appointments with partnering agencies and organizations.
• Assist the Area Specialist with public relations activities.
• Track account balances and program budget information.
• Prepare materials for training classes for Extension Agents and/or Area Specialists.
• Prepare and make program materials available and copy them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED