% of Time

Responsibility / Duty

55

Program Planning and Implementation:

Under the direction of the CED and the supervising educator(s) the program assistant will:
* Develop knowledge of social economics, political, and cultural characteristics of the county.
* Contribute to the development of plan for identification, recruitment and training of volunteers to support Extension programs.
* Research materials and assist in preparing teaching materials for Extension programs.
* Allocate time for staff development, staff conference, report preparation, office management and maintenance of relationships with other organizations.
* Promote Extension programs within the county.
* Work to obtain facilities, supplies and materials for conducting Extension programs.
* Refer to document "Appropriate Roles and Relationships of an Extension Educator and County Program Assistant".

45

Program Evaluation: 

* Aid the CED and supervising educator(s) in evaluating the effectiveness of the program assistant's designated responsibilities.
* Maintain appropriate records, input data and prepare reports regarding progress with clientele reached and volunteer involvement for overall program evaluation.
* Participate, as required, in the preparation of monthly, annual and/or special reports as a means of reporting accomplishments and evaluating program effectiveness
* Participate in staff conferences for the purpose of discussing program progress.
* Other duties as assigned.