University of Illinois Extension is a statewide network of professionals dedicated to creating local community impact and statewide transformation. We do this by translating research and knowledge into practical programs for Illinois residents. Our programs target youth and adults, individuals and families, as well as business owners and community leaders.
Our staffing needs are diverse, but we often have openings for those with an interest in education, agriculture, environmental stewardship, foods and nutrition, and community development. And we are always on the lookout for those individuals gifted in office administration, program planning, IT, and communications!
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Current Openings
SNAP-Ed Community Outreach Worker
The Community Outreach Worker will lead classes and provide information to local community members (adults and youth) in basic nutrition, physical activity, and food access for individuals and families in need. The goal is to help eligible families make positive changes for their health.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in work related to the job to be performed.
Take and pass the Certified Food Protection Manager course within the first year of employment and maintain certification every 5 years.
This is a full-time civil service position, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day which supports the goals of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) at University of Illinois Extension.
The expected start date is as soon as possible. The salary for this position is set by a collective bargaining agreement, and the rate of pay for the position is set at $16.37/hour.
Apply by April 22
Office Support Assistant- DeWitt County
The Extension Office Support Assistant works under direct supervision of the County Director to support the needs of the Extension office.
Duties
•Serve as primary staff to open and close the unit offices.
•Serve as first point of contact for the office by answering telephone calls and assisting walk in clients.
•Assist in gathering, opening, and distributing mail to staff.
•Assist County Director, Unit Educators, and program support staff with clerical needs for programming as requested.
•Maintain all county mailing and email lists.
•Assist volunteer groups with clerical needs as directed by staff.
Fiscal
• Report and transfer all fiscal expenditure/receipt documents as directed to Unit Office Support Specialist
• Replenish funds in postage meter and manage postal systems.
• Solicit and handle donations including updating the database, preparing deposits, and generating receipts.
• Work with office staff on office supplies, educational supplies, and equipment ordering for the county offices.
• Additional fiscal duties as requested by the County Director and Unit Office Support Specialist.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Any one or combination totaling two 24 months from the categories below:
College coursework in any curriculum, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals 12 months
Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals 18 months
90 semester hours equals 24 months
Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals 36 months
Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems.
One 12 months of work experience comparable to the second level of this series.
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible.