Salary: $19.29 Hourly

Definition

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $19.2854 per hour.

The Ecology Department is seeking a 4-H PROGRAM ASSISTANT to join their team. This position p erforms administrative, accounting, and communications duties to support and coordinate 4-H programs in Missoula County.

Details: We are accepting completed application packets until 5:00 p.m. Thursday March 7, 2024 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date.

To Apply

Please complete all sections of the online application even if a resume is requested.
Please include with your completed application the following attachment: A letter of interest, and a resume.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.

Representative Examples of Work

Performs tasks to support activities of the 4-H Agent, 4-H Council and 4-H Clubs to prepare for and coordinate meetings, events, camps, trips, etc. Receives telephone calls and visitors; provides information on 4-H programs, meetings and events. Assists with outreach to new 4-H families. Coordinates enrollment for 4-H clubs: provides information and support of online self-enrollment; collects enrollment fees; generates reports; orders and distributes publications and record sheets. Works with 4-H Agent and Club leaders to coordinate and document 4-H Volunteer screening; collects year-end financial summaries from Clubs. Provides support for 4-H activities at the Western Montana Fair and manages relationships with many volunteers. Participates in 4-H Fair Committee meetings; revises 4-H sections in the Fair premium book. Coordinates with 4-H Awards Superintendent to ensure 4-H award donors are contacted, and to organize and collect awards. Prepares and publishes registration procedures and schedules for 4-H fair exhibits; collaborates with 4-H Exhibit Building Superintendent to organize and schedule interviews for judging hundreds of exhibit entries. Provides information and support of online self-registration and prepares reports for Fair superintendents and judges. Collaborates with the 4-H Agent to prepare and distribute a 4-H newsletter including: gathers information for articles; sets deadlines; creates layout; oversees production and distribution. Collaborates with the 4-H Agent and 4-H Council to support 4-H fundraising efforts by organizing and scheduling committee tasks; setting timelines; producing and distributing solicitation documents; tracking and collecting donations; and making deposits. Serves as liaison for the 4-H program including members or potential members, families, leaders, 4-H Council (Board) and committees, with the State 4-H office, sponsors and donors for 4-H events and the Western Montana Fair organization. Composes written correspondence and prepares forms; Collaborates with the 4-H Agent to prepare and distribute Council meeting agendas and minutes; prepares complex written and statistical reports; and maintains 4-H records and files. Oversees 4-H postage meter funds and bulk mailings. Prepares claims for 4-H Council expenses; collects enrollment dues and fees; prepares and makes deposits. Maintains financial records and provides the 4-H Council Treasurer with documentation. Coordinates with MSU Extension on budget and financial reporting issues.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Requires three years of experience providing administrative program support. Requires experience using word-processing. Experience with spreadsheet software, data base management, and desktop publishing is desirable.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The work is commonly performed in an office setting with a considerable amount of time performing work on a computer. May require occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs.). Requires participation in events held outdoors. Requires attending meetings held outside of normal working hours to include weekends and evenings.

Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.

Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.

This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:

Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.

Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.

Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.

Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.

Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.

Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.

Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Closing Date/Time: 3/7/2024 5:00 PM Mountain

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