Administrative Specialist: Community Programs & Outreach

University of Maine; Alfred (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan participation

Tuition benefits

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks an organized Administrative Specialist CL3 to support Agriculture and Horticulture programs in York County. This role acts as the administrative hub for the York County office, coordinating events, managing logistics, and maintaining financial records while delivering exceptional public service.

The position is based in the York County Cooperative Extension office in Alfred, ME, offering a part-time schedule: 20 hours/week with Friday as a

Qualifications

• 60+ college credits or equivalent work experience and training; three years administrative support experience.
• Experience in office settings, performing routine to non-routine clerical and administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively using oral, written and electronic methods.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as Google Drive and document management software.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in an autonomous work environment and as part of a team; able to document measurable results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in report preparation.
• Ability to maintain moderately complex databases.
• Demonstrated computer skills including MS Word, Excel, WordPress, social media management and internal database applications.
• Exemplary and timely customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational events and manage program logistics.
• Maintain financial and administrative records for the office.
• Provide exceptional service to the public and connect community members with resources.
• Support staff and volunteers delivering Extension programs.
• Serve as administrative hub for the York County office.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Independent & team work

Customer service

Office software

Education

60+ college credits

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Drive

WordPress

Social media management

Graphic design

Internal database apps

Job description

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension seeks an organized Administrative Specialist CL3 to support Agriculture and Horticulture programs in York County. This role acts as the administrative hub for the York County office, coordinating events, managing logistics, and maintaining financial records while delivering exceptional public service.

The position is based in the York County Cooperative Extension office in Alfred, ME, offering a part-time schedule: 20 hours/week with Friday as a