COUNTY EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT- 40004351

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

*This is an updated post. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. All applications will be considered.*

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The part-time (18 hours, 48% FTE) position coordinates the Welcome Baby Giving Closet that provides clothing and supplies to benefit families with young children from 0-5 years. Welcome Baby is a program of Durham County Cooperative Extension. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a program manager for the Welcome Baby program. The position also performs clerical and/or program support duties within Welcome Baby and the Durham County Cooperative Extension department as needed.  

TYPICAL TASKS:

• Coordinate Welcome Baby’s Giving Closet;
• Sorting donations, maintaining on site and warehouse inventory assist with the Giving Closet weekly distribution;
• Work with Volunteers on tasks needed to be completed for the Giving Closet;
• Responsible for weekly diaper pick up from Diaper Bank;
• Attend Welcome Baby and Cooperative Extension staff meetings as scheduled;
• Attend community events and represent Welcome Baby program.
• Provides education programs and classes for citizens via consultations, educational seminars and classes;
• Directs outreach services to targeted groups to include home, school and neighborhood visits;
• Handles telephone and computer questions on issues affecting families, children, natural resources and communities;
• Schedules volunteers and assists in the volunteer programs;
• Completes referral paperwork and other documentation as required for specific programs;
• Coordinate activities with schools and community to implement programs;
• Reports activities and records program accomplishments;
• Attends and prepares program team meetings and other oversight committee meetings as needed;
• Prepares and presents written reports, proposals and summaries; and
• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to monitor and maintain accurate statistics and records;
• Ability to develop grants and related materials;
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and to collaborate with community agencies and leaders;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with not-for-profit agencies and county staff as well as representatives from other jurisdictions and citizens;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing;
• Ability to make sound decisions in areas of responsibility.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six months of work experience related to the assigned program. 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual is preferred, but not necessary.
• Computer data entry

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer