Program Assistant I

About the role

USU Extension in Salt Lake County is seeking a qualified Program Assistant I to support Project CREST, a school-based initiative designed to strengthen family engagement, enhance school-family partnerships, and build resilience among students and families. This position provides routine programmatic, administrative, marketing, educational, and logistical support for the Project CREST team.

Responsibilities

• Aid with event logistics for Project CREST workshops, trainings, evidence-based programs, family events, and other project activities across participating schools by communicating with schools, Project CREST staff, vendors, and community partners to confirm schedules, locations, staffing, attendance needs, and other event details.
• Distribute event assignments, schedules and reminders to facilitators and employees.
• Help order food, supplies, equipment, printed materials, and other resources needed for Project CREST activities.
• Aid with onsite event preparation, setup, implementation, and cleanup as needed.
• Aid coordinators and coaches with trainings, meetings, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for administrative support, organization, and program assistance.
• Business, communications, marketing, education, social services, family and consumer sciences, or a related area; or two years of relevant experience.
• Experience ordering, organizing, preparing, and tracking supplies or program materials.
• Willingness to work some evenings.
• Spanish language proficiency.