PROGRAM ASSISTANT

About This Job

Announcement No. 155-2026 Benefits

Opening Date: August 27, 2026 Retirement: LASERS

Closing Date: September 10, 2026 Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

Salary: Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases ME-409 $31,221 - $74,942 Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

Job Type: Unclassified*

Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

Position Description:

The Program Assistant supports the successful operation of the STARBASE program by providing administrative, instructional, and technical assistance to staff and students. This position prepares instructional materials, supplies, and equipment for daily lessons. Assist with graduation preparation, school visits, outreach events, summer camps. Supports STEM instruction and technology, assists with Advanced, and supplemental programming. Maintain inventory, organize storage areas, and assist with purchasing instructional materials. Support administrative functions, including copies, student materials, mail, and office organization. Maintain required training records and certifications. The Program Assistant helps ensure a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment. The Program Assistant works collaboratively with instructors and leadership, demonstrates professionalism and accountability, adapts to changing program needs, and contributes to the overall success of the STARBASE mission through effective teamwork and high-quality customer service. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Strong proficiency of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other standard office technologies. Ability to use computer systems to access, manage, and report data, perform basic hardware and software troubleshooting, and support technology-enabled learning environments. Demonstrate the ability to effectively use technology to support instruction, communication, data management, and program operations. Preferred: Experience working with children or youth in educational, recreational, or community-based settings. Working knowledge of educational technology and digital learning tools, with the ability to integrate technology into STEM instruction and participant engagement. Ability to leverage technology for professional growth, collaboration, communication, research, and continuous learning.

General Requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate
• Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations. Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

Conditions of Employment:

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a preemployment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Application Procedures:

• State Application: The LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) is located at

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)