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Program Assistant - Family (E.F.N.E.P.)

Policy Number: C.E.S.P. 12-37
Date Revised: 7-27-2001
Supersedes: 5-14-2001

Nature and Purpose

The Program Assistant  is a  staff member of the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas. The program assistant receives basic training in a subject-matter field and applies this training in working with persons in the subject-matter field.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends in-service training education programs and conferences to gain an understanding of the appropriate subject matter, such as nutrition, home economics, agriculture, and 4-H (youth work).

• Recruits individuals and families for the appropriate program.

• Performs simple demonstrations on a one-to-one or group basis in the subject-matter field.

• Teaches basic lessons in subject-matter field.

• Assists with the preparation of basic teaching material.

• Maintains necessary records and completes necessary reports.  

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Relationships

• Works under the supervision of the County Extension Agent - Staff Chair or another professional staff member or senior program assistant as designated by the Staff Chair.  

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with superiors, associates, and clientele.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Completion of 10th grade required.

• Some formal or informal experience in the subject-matter field or a related field.  

• Appropriate post-high school training may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to learn subject matter.

• Ability to speak and write clearly.

• Ability to work with and motivate people.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to relate to clientele. Ability to travel regularly within assigned area.

The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion,  gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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