Agriculture & Natural Resources Assistant (UGA Extension)
Full Time
Newnan, GA 30263
Posted
Job description
- Position Open Until Filled
- This position is at our UGA Extension Office, located at: 255 Pine Road, Newnan GA
Dept/Div: Extension/N/A - FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs routine to moderately difficult paraprofessional work and involves the supervision of tasks necessary in planning, developing, and directing agricultural and natural resources educational programs. Employee must exhibit qualities of independent judgment while performing duties necessary to assist in day-to-day conduct of programs. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Extension ANR Agent.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts a variety of program activities and events.
Supervises and trains other Program Assistants.
Attends local, district, and state program activities and events in place of the County Extension Agent.
Serves in a training role for volunteer leaders by providing program ideas and materials.
Performs research and provides information requested by clients to County Extension Agent.
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of business English and spelling; ability to relate effectively to young people and adults; extensive knowledge and experience in the program area of responsibility; knowledge of the interests and behavior of the program participant; skill in planning a variety of programs for the target audiences; ability to supervise the work of others; demonstrated ability to operate computers, knowledge of various software applications and ability to write legibly; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, outside agencies, clients and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer and various software applications, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred qualifications: graduation from a two-year college or vocational/technical school with course emphasis in human relations and/or youth development, or other relevant subject matter and experience in program planning, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location.
Special Requirements
Favorable background history as determined by review of Local, State and Federal records.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history.
Required to work after-hours and weekends for special events as necessary throughout the year.
Last Revised: 01/07/2022
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