Program Assistant - Harris County

Job Title

Program Assistant - Harris County

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service

Department

County Program Urban

Proposed Minimum Salary

$20.00 hourly

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Science Wings Through 4-H is a 5-year project led by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Harris County and will develop and conduct a 4-H & Youth Development program that is science-and-garden-based, action-oriented, and tailored for at-risk military and underrepresented youth and families.

The main objectives of this project include creating an urban community garden-based program, improving physical and mental health, and nutrition, developing leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, and demonstrating and promoting sustainable urban gardening practices among youth, families, and community members.

This position will be supervised by and will report directly to David Wright, Project Director.

This position is grant-funded.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with all grant partners and collaborators.

• Provides regular reports on the progress of the project.

• Tracks and manages grant compliance, project related documentation, expenses, progress, and outcomes.

• Works within budget restrictions.

• Collaborates with program managers and project teams to ensure effective implementation of the funded project.

• Tracks necessary and suggested changes to the grant language to ensure future grant compliance.

• Ensures all data, including budget forms, are received from collaborators.

• Promotes the Agency mission.

• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the project.

• Assists the County Extension Agents and the county staff on all matters related to planning, conducting, implementing, and evaluating project activities and be in direct and constant contact with the County Extension Office.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. (4 years of experience can substitute for a Bachelor's degree)

• No prior experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 4 years of experience working with youth and youth programming.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic working knowledge of computers and related software comprised of Microsoft Office.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Access to a vehicle capable of carrying out the responsibilities of the position.

• The positions will operate in a standard office environment setting with standard equipment such as computers, scanners, phones, and photocopiers.

• This role varies between stationary work to field work in an outdoor environment and many duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending and standing for periods of time.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.