Extension Staff Assistant - Oldham County

Location: La Grange, KY | Full-time staff position

About the role

As an Extension Staff Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Extension office. You will report to an Area Director and interact frequently with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Serve as office receptionist
• Perform word processing and manage QuickBooks
• Handle filing and maintain databases & mailing lists
• Develop and maintain websites
• Design newsletters
• Provide support for county agents and program assistants
• Office management and customer service
• Record keeping and program support
• Occasional nights, weekends, or holidays may be required

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• No set minimum education or experience requirements (see equivalency guidelines)
• State law may require a national and state criminal background check and clearance from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services regarding child abuse or neglect findings

Skills & Knowledge

• Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business
• Zoom
• QuickBooks
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative support role

Pay

$15.61 – $19.30 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.