Extension Program Assistant, EFNEP, UT Extension Family & Consumer Sciences
About The Position
The Extension Program Assistant supports documentation and record keeping for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), including work with low-income families. The role maintains program data for designated 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 office is located at the UT Extension Eastern Region office in Knoxville, Tennessee. UT Extension’s Family & Consumer Sciences program provides research-based education throughout Tennessee to help people make informed decisions in areas including family, food and nutrition, health, home, and money.
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.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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.
- Keep track of account balances.
- Track program budget information.
- Prepare materials for training classes for Extension Agents and/or Area Specialists.
- Prepare program materials for distribution and copying.
Benefits
- Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and development and training opportunities.
- The university emphasizes work-life balance, compensation, and professional advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
