Part-Time Program Assistant for Penn State Extension Food, Families, and Communities Unit (Westmoreland Co)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Extension in Westmoreland County seeks a part-time Family Well-being Program Assistant for six months to support a project exploring youth serving programs through the county and supporting the county Extension Educator. The program assistant will actively work the educator to fulfill responsibilities such as networking and connecting with organizations throughout the county, supporting interview and survey data collection, and the organizing of community forums in the spring. The assistant will also be expected to participate in state meetings and trainings (online and/or in-person), when available. This is a hybrid position.

Requirements:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Interest in working with people of diverse backgrounds
- Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational skills
- Available to work flexible hours
- Valid driver's license and use of a private automobile

The program assistant will ensure compliance with Penn State University's affirmative action plan and make all programs accessible to clientele regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• FBI Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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