Support Staff

POSITION DESCRIPTION COUNTY OF KNOX, INDIANA

POSITION: Part-Time Program Support Staff
DEPARTMENT: Purdue Extension Knox County (4259 N Purdue Road Vincennes, IN 47591 Telephone: 812-882-3509)
WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible Hours
JOB CATEGORY:
DATE WRITTEN: Feb. 2025 STATUS: Part-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

The following summary of job duties, requirements, and responsibilities comprises the job description for this part-time position. This job description will serve as the primary document in the selection and hiring process; and constitutes the context for incumbent’s job performance and evaluation. Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university

Essential Functions:

• Performs office duties required in preparing correspondence, forms, newsletters, etc., as well as preparing other routine reports/forms for Educators.
• Answers multi-line telephone, responds to inquiries and/or routes caller to appropriate Extension Educator.

• Performs assigned duties/programs at the Knox County Fairgrounds during the Knox County 4- H Fair
• Ability to learn online 4-H enrollment process and county website
• Knowledge of basic educational methods and the ability to effectively communicate/teach program specific material in-person or virtually.

• Ability to assist with health and human science, agriculture and natural resource, and youth or adult programming.
• Assist Purdue Extension efforts in building collaboration in Knox County. Ability to work with diverse audiences and stakeholders

• Flexibility and creativity in the workplace
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with Supervisors, co-workers,

personnel from other government and social agencies, and the public. Including being respectful and working with cultural, socioeconomic, ideological, and other kinds of diversity.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum: High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and math.

• Administrative experience required; knowledge of Extension beneficial.
• Proficiency in usage of PC – Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Knowledge of standard office procedures and ability to use standard office equipment (computer, printer, projector and multi-line phones).
• Experience using online collaboration technologies such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex.

• Knowledge and skill with computer technology in preparing and making reports, presentations, data analysis and retrieval, email and internet applications.
• Knowledge of social media to market and deliver educational programming.
• Ability to learn/complete training in program areas and cash handling

• Knowledge of standard filing procedures and the ability to maintain accurate and updated files. * Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and applicable Purdue University guidelines. and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Ability to follow and maintain Purdue brand guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.
• Pass a drug test, background check, and complete new hire onboarding
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.

Preferred

• Experience in community based educational program development, implementation, and evaluation and/or experience related in health, nutrition, human development, personal finance, community development, youth development, agriculture, or natural resources
• Experience delivering programs in a community setting via in-person or virtual delivery methods.

• Experience with digital editing, content creation, professional social media management, video creation/editing, and marketing.
• Ability to occasionally work evening or weekend hours.

Physical Effort and Work Environment

Incumbent performs a majority of duties in a standard office environment, and regularly at event/training sites, which may involve sitting and walking at will, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds, keyboarding, speaking clearly, hearing communication, close vision, and handling/grasping objects.

• Ability to assist with outdoor events and annual fair activities.
• This position is budgeted for 15-28 hours per week.
• This position is PART-TIME made possible by County and Purdue funding for the first year. After the first year it will be County funded only so hours may change.
• Normal business hours are assumed (8:00am-4:00pm) however there is flexibility for the Program Staff to attend or present at work related meetings or events as needed.
• This position does not provide health insurance or other benefits.
• Purdue/Knox County will provide access to a computer as part of this position.

License/Certification Needed:
Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided. Salary: $15.00/hr
Application Deadline: Feb. 25 (Send cover letter and resume to above address or email clingerman@purdue.edu)
Employment Starts: Mar. 10, 2025

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The job description for the position of part-time program support staff for the Purdue Extension- Knox County Office describes the duties and responsibilities for employment for this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements, and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 28 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15