Program Assistant II

Requisition ID: 2024-8228

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Junction Category: Program Management and Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: Extension Department: Extension Home and Community Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview Utah State University Extension invites applications for a County 4-H and Family and Consumer Sciences Program Assistant II in Piute County, with additional responsibilities in the Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed) program. This is a non-exempt position at 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week).

Responsibilities may include planning and coordinating the day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of the youth programs, such as planning day camps, developing educational activities, and managing volunteer recruitment, screening, orientation, training, support, recognition, and general data and fund management. The role also involves collaborating with community partners to improve healthy food access and physical activity opportunities, providing outreach and education through social media. Additionally, the position encompasses Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) work, including delivering educational programs related to nutrition, health, and wellness. Reporting program progress and impacts is essential, along with recruiting partner agencies and clients and adhering to federal guidelines and SNAP-Ed policies and procedures.

The incumbent will report to the Home and Community Extension Faculty in Piute County and an Extension Director and may include training and directing hourly/student employees and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits, and coordinates development of promotional materials, educational materials, training manuals, newsletters, and/or brochures, as appropriate to the program.
• Deliver established and approved Create Better Health curriculum covering basic nutrition, food safety, food budgeting, and physical activity education to groups eligible for SNAP benefits.

• Conducts face-to-face classes on family and consumer sciences topics to members of the community. Program Management and Reporting:

• Monitor and administer program revenues and expenses; may develop or participate in the development of funding proposals for the 4-H program.

• Provide accurate and timely reports and evaluation data to the state office (for Create Better Health) and to  (for 4-H).
• Ensures completion of clerical and administrative support tasks, including creating, typing, and editing program correspondence and purchasing documents, reports, program handbooks, and other publications. May maintain and create content for program website.

• Preform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Outreach and Partnerships:

• Serve as a principal liaison between 4-H youth, volunteers, donors, and community partners.

• Recruit program participants through various channels like personal contact, advertising, social media, and collaborating with agencies like DWS.
• Plan and coordinate with various organizations and agencies, including USU, DWS, WIC, local health departments, senior centers, schools,... For full info follow application link.

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