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Auburn University

Location: Auburn UniversityAL 36849 Document ID: AC276-0JK0 Posted on: 2018-08-0208/02/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-09-01
 

TES 4-H Agent Assistant - Russell County Extension Program

**Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

-Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
-Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
-Assistance with special projects
-Seasonal work
-Emergencies

If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.**

**This position will be based in Phenix City, Alabama**

The Agent Assistant will be responsible for implementing and coordinating the goals and objectives of the Russell County Extension program. The Agent Assistant will work with schools and volunteers to coordinate and/or facilitate after-school Extension programs. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: responsible for registering youth for 4-H events, work with adult volunteers; and maintain frequent communications with volunteers and staff as needed to provide updates and pertinent information. The Agent Assistant serves as a member of the County 4-H Centennial Youth Initiative Team and assist with county 4H and Extension activities. Must have good organizational skills to efficiently and accurately maintain records of educational sessions and progress, as well as follow the guidelines and policies of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

**This position will be based in Phenix City, Alabama**

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications required are high school diploma/GED and at least four years of experience in the organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, administrative support/clerical or related experience; and a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection. Employer will consider advanced degrees in lieu of experience. Effective interpersonal communication and human relations skills; a working knowledge in operating a personal computer (i.e. software programs including Microsoft Word and Access) are all essential. The successful applicant must have a demonstrated interest in working with youth ages 5-19 concerning a variety of issues. Must have a sincere interest in working with volunteers and professional staff in an educational setting, and the ability to recruit, train and motivate volunteers while nurturing positive self-esteem, decision-making and leadership skills; ability to follow instructions related to work with minimum supervision from professional staff. Must have a working knowledge of horticulture, environmental education and/or gardening. Must be able to work collaboratively and professionally with families and co-workers; must have a sincere interest in working with youth, volunteers and professional staff in an educational setting and the ability to recruit, train and motivate volunteers while returning positive self-esteem; decision making and leadership skills; ability to follow instructions related to work with minimum supervision from professional staff, a willingness to become familiar with and work within the philosophy and guidelines of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
Must have access to reliable transportation. Travel to program sites is reimbursed monthly.

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Job Class Code
DA03A

Job Category
Admin/Office Support

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