Program Assistant - Lee County

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lee County Extension Office in Pennington Gap, VA seeks a Program Assistant to provide office support, answer phones, prepare materials, and greet clients. The role supports faculty and staff with programming and events, including organizing, preparing food, registering participants, and supervising youth when needed.

This is a part-time hourly position with a wage of $17 per hour; hours vary, and a criminal conviction check is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the internet.
• Strong experience as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and prepare materials for staff.
• Greet clients and assist faculty and staff with programming and events.
• Organize, prepare food, take registrations, and supervise youth when needed.
• Help with cleaning and maintenance of the office.

Skills

Strong communication

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Internet

Job description

Job Description

Lee County Program Assistant will provide office support to office staff and faculty. The position will assist with answering phones, preparing materials, and greeting clients. They will help faculty and staff with programming and events including organizing, preparing food, delivering programs, taking registration, and providing supervision to youth participants if needed. The Program Assistant will also help with the cleaning and maintenance of the office. This is a part-time 1500 hour wage position housed in the Lee County Extension Office in Pennington Gap, VA. Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

Required Qualifications

Strong communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the internet. Strong experience as a team player.

Pay Band

1

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Hourly Wage

Salary Information

$17

Hours per week

Varies

Close Date

September 25, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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