Snap-Ed Program Assistant- Part time

Ascentria Care Alliance employees and volunteers take pride in the impact they have on the people they serve. It’s more than just a job, it’s an opportunity our employees have to care for and share in the lives of people who greatly need and appreciate their presence. Ascentria Care Alliance focuses on every child, elder, disabled person, refugee, endangered teen or teenage mom in order to build stronger communities one person at a time. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance the operations of a $150m non-profit social services organization with programs throughout New England.   

The purpose of the SNAP-Ed Program Assistant is to provide general administrative assistance to the SNAP-Ed program through tracking class attendance and participant enrollment, preparing program reports according to deadline, and assisting SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educators with class preparation, instruction, and assessment as needed.   

Essential Responsibilities:

• Track class attendance and other data needed in PEARS reporting system and Excel for reporting in an organized and timely manner.
• Prepare accurate, quality documents, reports and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Assist with budget tracking
• Maintain well organized program file documentation in accordance with contractual standards.
• Create and maintain participant files and records in electronic and hard-copy form.
• File progress reports according to program procedures and according to deadline.
• Maintain program supply inventory list and order class supplies.
• Promote program through community networking in order to recruit SNAP participants and deliver programs.
• Assist Nutrition Instructors with class preparation and instruction as needed.

 

Qualifications: 

• 1-2 years of administrative or related work experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to various locations throughout the community is required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Understanding and appreciation of people on low incomes and ethnic minorities, and ability to relate to them in a respectful and sensitive manner.