Extension Staff Assistant - Christian County

Location: Hopkinsville, KY

Full-time position, Monday–Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required.

About the Role

As an Extension Staff Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Extension office, reporting to an Area Director with a high level of interaction with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Office management
• Customer service
• Record keeping and newsletters
• Program support
• Office receptionist duties
• Word processing (Microsoft Office products)
• QuickBooks
• Filing
• Maintaining databases and mailing lists
• Developing and maintaining websites
• Designing newsletters
• Providing support for county agents and program assistants

Requirements

• Driver’s license
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Professional conduct

State law may require a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect.

Skills & Knowledge

• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business)
• Zoom
• QuickBooks
• Organizational skills
• Time management

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an administrative support role

Pay

$15.61 – $19.00 per hour