Administrative Assistant, Tri-River Area (0.6 FTE) Part-time

Administrative Assistant, Tri-River Area

The Administrative Assistant, Tri-River Area, performs clerical and administrative work, which includes answering telephones, greeting the public, and providing customer assistance. Position will create a variety of documents, assist/maintain web pages, perform basic accounting duties, maintain files, supply inventory, and many other office functions. Additionally, this position supports the Extension Specialists in the Montrose County office and overall, Tri-River Area.

This is a part-time position, 24 hours/week (0.6 FTE).

This position must be willing and able to work in Montrose, CO, and support the Extension Specialists in the Montrose County office, in addition to the specialists in the Tri-River Area. This position is required to work in the Montrose County office and will not be eligible for hybrid work. The position is fully in-office/in-person.

Essential Job Duties:

• Answers telephone and provides information or directs callers to appropriate resources.
• Assists walk-in clients with paperwork and directs them to the appropriate resources (Specialist, Master Gardener, information, etc.).
• Assists with County Fair, record keeping, and 4-H enrollments.
• Maintains websites, creates newsletters, flyers, and brochures to provide program information and resources.
• Assists in collecting money, making deposits, and reconciling accounts.
• Ensures office equipment is maintained, orders supplies, and keeps inventory on hand.

Supervision:

• None

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), travel.
• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the Office of Engagement and Extension will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Strong written communication skills as demonstrated through application materials.
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry skills as demonstrated through application materials.
• Office management skills of which include maintaining appropriate inventory, office equipment, and anticipating the needs of the office as demonstrated through previous work experience.
• Financial math and cash handling skills as demonstrated through application materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed associate or bachelor's degree.
• Working knowledge Adobe or Canva applications and creative suites used to generate marketing materials, including newsletters, mass emails, flyers, etc.
• Experience or knowledge of CSU Extension and 4-H programs, youth development, volunteer coordination, etc. including working with community members (youth, volunteers, customers, colleagues, etc.) from a variety of backgrounds.
• Creativity and the ability to generate appealing web, print, and digital content.

For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 12:00 AM Mountain Time on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Please submit the following to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing how professional experiences align with identified required and preferred qualifications of the position.

$24,000 - $36,000