Extension Programs Admin & 4-H Support

Floyd County; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue Extension Floyd County is seeking an Extension Program Assistant/Office Assistant to support Educators and staff in developing, implementing, and communicating Extension programs. This role handles daily office operations and serves as a professional contact for volunteers, participants, and community partners.

The position encompasses 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR), and other Extension programs, with responsibilities including event support, records

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education or training preferred.
• Working knowledge of Cooperative Extension programs, office procedures, and community programming.
• Ability to prepare and present educational materials via workshops, demonstrations, meetings, and classroom activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects, deadlines, and interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, and program support to Extension Educators and office staff.
• Assist planning, prep, implementation, and evaluation of Extension programs, workshops, meetings, and events.
• Support 4-H Youth Development programming including enrollment information and county events.
• Assist ANR programming with coordinating educational programs, materials, and outreach.
• Assist with county fair activities and on-site support.
• Prepare and maintain Extension reports, records, enrollment data, databases, and documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, newsletters, flyers, brochures, posters, and other communications.
• Maintain organized office and program files; provide receptionist services and answer routine inquiries.
• Assist with program registration, mailings, data entry, and updating computer records.
• Operate standard office equipment and use Microsoft Office and related systems.

Skills

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Databases

Independent work

Records maintenance

Reception/office skills

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Purdue Extension Floyd County is seeking an Extension Program Assistant/Office Assistant to support Educators and staff in developing, implementing, and communicating Extension programs. This role handles daily office operations and serves as a professional contact for volunteers, participants, and community partners.

The position encompasses 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR), and other Extension programs, with responsibilities including event support, records