Salt Lake County is seeking a creative and positive person to work as a Program Assistant II to USU Extension 4-H/youth staff. General Hours will be Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm, but this position will also require some week nights and weekend hours. This position will be housed in South Jordan at the USU Bastian Agriculture Center. This is a full-time benefited position. Applicants should be able to work well independently and in a team.

• Assist USU Extension 4-H/Youth staff in the organization of programs. Develop materials to promote supported community out-reach programming including: assisting staff in the development of educational materials, social media, flyers, brochures, banners, and postcards.
• Responsibilities include keeping website and social media up-to-date and accurate.
• Serve as the face of 4-H, by welcoming 4-H members, volunteers and the public to the 4-H Clubhouse, providing information and resources as needed. Handle communication with participants in 4-H/Youth programming through email, answering phone calls and managing resource check out.
• Produce reports and paperwork related to 4-H/Youth programming, including grants, by maintaining and organizing budgets, travel paperwork, receipts, purchasing and other required reporting and program evaluations. Maintain 4-H enrollment and event registration through the 4-H Database, Zsuite.
• Assist 4-H Staff with running youth programs, camps and events. This position will also help with volunteer training and development as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting or with youth in a professional or volunteer capacity; OR an associate's degree is required.
• Self-motivated and able to accomplish a variety of tasks without direct supervision and able to adhere to deadlines.
• Must display exceptional human relation skills and be able to pleasantly interact with a variety of individuals.
• Must be able to work effectively with supervisors, clientele, co-workers, volunteers, and professionals.
• Some flexibility in work schedule required for evening and Saturday events.
• The selected candidate will be required to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of work experience as an administrative assistant.
• Motivated individual with a creative thought process.
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of marketing.
• Excellent budget tracking skills.
• Knowledge of Cooperative Extension services.
• Ability to speak, understand, and write in Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrate professional workplace manner and ethic.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills and proficient knowledge of a variety of Microsoft programs such as word, excel, and other basic computer operations
• Ability to use or learn Adobe suites.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.  

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.  

Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

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