Lake County - Job Opening
The Lake County Extension and 4H Office is accepting applications for:
Extension & 4-H Office Administrator
OBJECTIVE: As a team member of the Lake County Extension Office, this position will assist to develop and cultivate the MSU Lake County 4H program; while also organizing 4-H and Extension programming files, office bookkeeping, public liaison, and other duties as assigned by Extension Agents to address evolving needs of the office and community.
DUTIES: As a member of the Extension Office team a successful candidate would perform general receptionist duties at the front counter; provide general assistance to the public; work cooperatively with staff and provide support, including leadership and innovation in the 4-H youth development program; utilize all available media sources and disseminate information to County clientele; generate a variety of correspondents to and for the 4-H community; assist in recruiting new members and adult volunteers and organize and mentor new clubs; and maintain program records as per state and federal requirements.
Qualifications: 3 years of experience in a fast-paced, self-motivated office environment preferred; Knowledgeable of office practices and procedures, office management, and administrative practices; Business English, composition, and grammar, and editing documents; Skilled in operating office equipment and various computer programs; Excel, Word, Outlook, Facebook, Stripe, Adobe, Zsuite, and others; Ability to perform moderately complex clerical work; Highly developed communication skills; written and verbally; Effectively organize and prioritize numerous tasks and assist the public, working independently with little or no supervision; Knowledge of Extension Office and 4-H programming preferred; Have an independent work ethic and be self-motivated to complete tasks and seek out additional tasks.
HOURS/DAYS: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m – May work some non-office hours.
WAGE: $18.00/hourly, depending on experience.
BENEFITS: Lake County offers excellent benefits!
*This position will remain open until filled.
Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis
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Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.