Sr. Office Assistant - Texas AgriLife Extension Service

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

• Researches, composes, designs and disseminates promotional and educational newsletters, brochures, handouts, flyers, social media posts, email blasts, press releases, and programs used in teaching programs and 4-H events.
• Composes and types correspondence for County Agents.
• Coordinates and sets up educational meetings/programs including notification of events, advertisement, registration, equipment and contacting caterer if required.
• Maintains and updates all publications, educational data, administrative central file data and departmental filing system.
• Prepares and collects support material and data for agents. 
• Serves as liaison between the department and citizens, public officials, state and district office personnel and federal agencies.
• Prepares reports used in collecting data for state information including monthly TAMED input, 4-H enrollments, and records.
• Responds to telephone/email inquiries and provides assistance to walk-in clientele.
• Maintains local 4-H calendar for county agents.
• Assists Parent Advisory Board with 4-H account—deposits & check requests; scans/files statements.
• Works with volunteers, committees, managers and leaders to promote and coordinator education opportunities for Extension clientele.
• Assists with academic eligibility & excused absences requests for 4-H youth participating in local fairs and major shows.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma/GED.  2 years technical school and/or specialized training in business or marketing preferred. 
• 2 years job related experience.
• Working knowledge of Canva design platform; excellent computer and typing skills (minimum of 35 WPM).
• Accounting/bookkeeping skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete assigned tasks within tight deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact and deal effectively with other employees, public and public officials.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $16.34 - $20.43 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
 
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.