K-State Research and Extension Sedgwick County

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K-State Research and Extension – Sedgwick County hires hard-working people to serve Sedgwick County. K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Agriculture/Horticulture Office Assistant

Position open until filled. Applications received by April 4, 2025 will receive primary consideration.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: To be considered for this position, a cover letter, resume, and three references that include phone number and relationship to the applicant. Please send full packet to brantley@ksu.edu.

Employer and Supervisor: The Office Professional reports to the agriculture and horticulture agents. The Sedgwick County Extension Executive Board provides compensation. National holidays are paid, and benefits are provided.

Location: Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS

Position Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week.

General Responsibilities: Serves as office assistant for agriculture and horticulture areas which includes three professional agents and other professional staff.

Pay Rate: starting at $16.00 and higher, dependent on skills and experience.

Responsibilities for agriculture/horticulture programs:
  • Assist agents in all office-related duties, including, but not limited to copying, creating reports, collecting data, answering phones and assisting customers to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Assist with planning, preparation, and implementation of programs including, but not limited to, room set-up, material development, speaker coordination, and catering arrangements.
  • Facilitate registration, check-in, and other event management duties during events.
  • Work with agents on all program marketing, including drafting, designing and distributing of press releases.
  • Utilize Constant Contact to create mass email communications, event registrations, and marketing.
  • Assist with soil sample processing and reporting.
  • Maintain/edit website information and online event calendar.
  • Manage registrations for programs and answer client inquiries.
  • Collect, track, and deposit money related to programs.
  • Print and stock necessary community resources.
  • Schedule and proctor individual exams for agriculture-related licensure.
  • Attend staff meetings as scheduled, typically on Tuesday mornings.
  • Ensure community work spaces are stocked such as copy paper, toner, and other supplies.
  • Prepare and send occasional bulk mailings to clients.
  • Fill in at front reception desk whenever needed.
  • Other duties as necessary /assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Prefer to have previous experience working in an office setting managing multiple priorities.
  • Must have the ability to take initiative, solve problems, and improve program efficiency.
  • Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
  • Must have excellent customer service and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat is required.
  • Experience with Constant Contact, Zoom, Teams, Canvas, Google Drive, general survey programs, and website maintenance is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in English, spelling, grammar, and basic math.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations.
  • Ability to understand and follow step-by-step verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule/additional hours during peak periods helpful.
  • Familiarity with/ability to post social media.
  • Familiarity with technology to set up A/V equipment for a presentation.
  • High school diploma

This work is primarily sedentary and will be performed at a desk or in the office environment. The work may require some repetitive movement of the arms and hands. There may be some moderate physical exertion such as carrying supplies and setting up other tables and chairs. Ability to carry 25 lbs is preferred.

Benefits: A monthly stipend of $450 goes towards medical insurance costs if employee chooses to use Extension insurance option. A voluntary savings plan is also available.