Defiance County Extension Office Associate

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Job Title:
Defiance County Extension Office Associate

Department:
FAES Defiance County

This position is located in Defiance County, OH.

This 40 hour per week position will provide primary support for the Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) program area including planning and coordinating arrangements for events, processing on farm research data, archiving program data and financial information; maintain ANR client databases. Workflow tasks will include reactive and proactive efforts of problem solving. Provide ANR clerical support including use of all Microsoft Office applications and/or other software to develop print and digital media including brochures, newsletters, handouts, webpages, social media, and event programs. Utilize effectively OSU’s Workday software, process requisitions, travel support and other internal requests in support of the ANR program area. Lead and maintain digital engagement strategies for ANR in accordance with OSU policy. Maintain county website. Assist Educators in creating, editing and publishing educational videos and other educational materials. Utilize current online registration software like Qualtrics. Develop program promotional content with Canva and other digital tools. Proactively provide additional program support to 4-H Youth Development (4-H) and Family & Consumer Science (FCS) as needed. Share front office duties including phone, mail, counter clientele, receiving of funds, and opening/closing office. Coordinate email/mail/web/phone requests and questions by distributing to appropriate staff. Research, resolve, convey information on common client requests related to all Extension program areas.

Across all work duties, deliver a high level of customer service and team collaboration with a positive attitude, professionalism and clear communication. Maintain inventories of OSU publications for re-sale and inventory of office equipment. Provide general office duties as assigned. Maintain all office records in accordance with OSU policy. Serve as part of the county stewardship team.

Additional Information:

60% – Provide primary support for the Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) program area including planning and coordinating arrangements for events, processing on farm research data, archiving program data and financial information; maintain ANR client databases. Workflow tasks will include reactive and proactive efforts of problem solving. Provide ANR clerical support including use of all Microsoft Office applications and/or other software to develop print and digital media including brochures, newsletters, handouts, webpages, social media, and event programs. Utilizing OSU’s Workday software, process requisitions, travel support and other internal requests in support of the ANR program area.

20% – Proactively provide additional program support to 4-H Youth Development (4-H) and Family & Consumer Science (FCS) as needed. Share front office duties including phone, mail, counter clientele, receiving of funds and opening/closing office. Coordinate e/mail/web/phone requests and questions by distributing to appropriate staff. Research, resolve, convey information on common client requests related to all Extension program areas. Across all work duties, deliver a high level of customer service and team collaboration with a positive attitude, professionalism and clear communication.

10% – Lead and maintain digital engagement strategies for ANR in accordance with OSU policy. Maintain county website. Assist Educators in creating, editing and publishing educational videos. Utilize current online registration software like Qualtrics. Develop program promotional content with Canva and other digital tools.

10% – Maintain inventories of OSU publications for re-sale and inventory of office equipment. Provide general office duties as assigned. Maintain all office records in accordance with OSU policy. Serve as part of the county stewardship team.

Location:
OSU Extension – Defiance (1515)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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